H.B. No. 1845 amends Section 130.913(e) of the Local Government Code to expand the permissible uses of funds from the rural prosecutor's office salary assistance grant program. The bill allows grant money to be used not only to increase the salaries of assistant attorneys and investigators but also to include a paralegal, or a victim assistance coordinator employed at the office. Additionally, the funds can still be used to hire additional staff for the office. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, providing rural prosecutor's offices with greater flexibility in utilizing grant funds to enhance their staffing and support capabilities. This change aims to improve the effectiveness of legal services in rural areas by allowing for a broader range of personnel to be compensated through the grant program.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Local Government Code 130.913 (Local Government Code 130)
House Committee Report: Local Government Code 130.913 (Local Government Code 130)
Engrossed: Local Government Code 130.913 (Local Government Code 130)