The bill proposes amendments to the Government Code regarding the duties of district attorneys in Texas, specifically creating the office of district attorney for the newly established 273rd Judicial District. It modifies Section 43.101 to clarify that the voters of San Augustine County elect a district attorney for the 1st Judicial District, while also adding a new Section 43.1742 that establishes the 273rd Judicial District, where voters of Sabine County will elect a district attorney to represent the state in district courts.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 46.002 to include the 273rd Judicial District among the list of districts whose prosecutors are subject to the relevant chapter of the Government Code. The creation of the 273rd Judicial District's office will take effect on January 1, 2029, and will be in place for the primary and general elections in 2028.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 43.101, Government Code 46.002 (Government Code 46, Government Code 43)