The bill amends the Government Code to update the representation of the 1st Judicial District and to establish the office of the district attorney for the newly created 273rd Judicial District. Specifically, it modifies Section 43.101 to clarify that the district attorney for the 1st Judicial District will represent the state in district courts within San Augustine County, while also adding Section 43.1742, which states that the voters of Sabine County will elect a district attorney for the 273rd Judicial District, who will similarly represent the state in district courts in that county.

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 office for the 273rd Judicial District will take effect on January 1, 2029, and it 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 43, Government Code 46)