The bill amends Article 2A.105(b) of the Code of Criminal Procedure to allow district or county attorneys to serve as counsel in certain cases where they would otherwise be considered adverse to the state. Specifically, the new language permits these attorneys to act as attorneys ad litem appointed under Chapter 262 of the Family Code, which relates to child protection cases. Additionally, the bill maintains the prohibition against attorneys serving adversely to the state in cases where they have previously represented the state after they cease to be a district or county attorney.

The changes introduced by this bill will only apply to offenses committed on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025. Offenses committed prior to this date will continue to be governed by the existing law, ensuring that any legal proceedings related to those offenses remain unaffected by the new provisions.