The bill amends Article 2A.105(b) of the Code of Criminal Procedure to allow district or county attorneys to participate as counsel in certain proceedings, specifically permitting them to act as attorneys ad litem appointed under Chapter 262 of the Family Code. The existing prohibition against these attorneys being of counsel adversely to the state in any case remains, but the new language clarifies the exception for cases where they are appointed as attorneys ad litem.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the changes will only apply to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. Offenses committed prior to this date will continue to be governed by the law in effect at the time of the offense. This ensures that the new provisions do not retroactively affect ongoing or past cases.