House Bill No. 4266 amends Section 46.002 of the Government Code to include the county attorney of Fayette County under the professional prosecutors law. The bill expands the list of county attorneys performing the duties of district attorneys to specifically include Fayette County, along with several other counties such as Freestone, Gonzales, and Guadalupe. This inclusion signifies that the county attorney of Fayette County will now be subject to the same regulations and standards as other prosecutors listed in the chapter.

The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, allowing for a transition period for the implementation of these changes. By formally recognizing the county attorney of Fayette County within the professional prosecutors law, the legislation aims to enhance the legal framework governing prosecutorial duties and responsibilities in the state of Texas.

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