The bill, H.B. No. 4266, amends Section 46.002 of the Government Code to include the county attorney of Fayette County under the professional prosecutors law. This inclusion expands the list of county attorneys who are subject to the same regulations and standards as other state and county prosecutors. Specifically, the bill adds Fayette County to the existing list of counties whose attorneys perform the duties of district attorneys, thereby ensuring that the county attorney in Fayette County is recognized as a professional prosecutor.

The bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, allowing for a transition period for the implementation of these changes. The addition of Fayette County signifies a broader recognition of the role of county attorneys in the prosecutorial system within Texas, aligning them with their counterparts in other counties already covered by the law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 46.002 (Government Code 46)
House Committee Report: Government Code 46.002 (Government Code 46)