S.B. No. 888 amends Section 402.024 of the Government Code to expand the attorney general's authority to defend district attorneys and now includes county attorneys in federal court lawsuits. The bill specifies that the attorney general may provide defense if the district or county attorney is a defendant due to their official position, the lawsuit pertains to the enforcement of a state statute, and the attorney requests the attorney general's assistance. The heading of the section is also updated to reflect these changes, specifically adding "COUNTY ATTORNEY" and "OR GRAND JUROR" to the title.

The new provisions will apply only to court actions filed in federal court on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. Any actions filed before this date will continue to be governed by the previous law. This legislative change aims to enhance the legal support available to district and county attorneys in Texas when facing federal lawsuits related to their official duties.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 402.024 (Government Code 402)
Senate Committee Report: Government Code 402.024 (Government Code 402)
Engrossed: Government Code 402.024 (Government Code 402)
House Committee Report: Government Code 402.024 (Government Code 402)
Enrolled: Government Code 402.024 (Government Code 402)