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SB 44

Relating to the duties of the district attorney for the 1st Judicial District and the creation of the office of district attorney for the 273rd Judicial District.

89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025) Introduced by Robert Nichols

Overview: SB 44, "Relating to the duties of the district attorney for the 1st Judicial District and the creation of the office of district attorney for the 273rd Judicial District"

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Bill Summary · SB 44

Overview: SB 44, "Relating to the duties of the district attorney for the 1st Judicial District and the creation of the office of district attorney for the 273rd Judicial District", was filed on July 23, 2025.

Purpose and Intent: The main purpose of this bill is to modify the responsibilities of the district attorney for the 1st Judicial District and establish a new district attorney's office for the 273rd Judicial District.

Key Provisions:
- Expands the duties and jurisdiction of the district attorney for the 1st Judicial District to cover additional counties
- Creates a new, separate office of district attorney for the 273rd Judicial District
- Outlines the specific responsibilities and authorities of the new 273rd Judicial District district attorney

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- The district attorney's office for the 1st Judicial District, which will see an expansion of its duties and coverage area
- The newly established district attorney's office for the 273rd Judicial District, which will take on prosecutorial responsibilities in its jurisdiction
- Residents and communities within the affected judicial districts, who will see changes in the administration of criminal justice and prosecutions

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill has been filed and is currently awaiting consideration by the state legislature
- If passed, the changes to the district attorney roles and the creation of the new 273rd Judicial District office would take effect on a specific date outlined in the legislation

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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