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HB 3409

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 (2025) Introduced by Trent Ashby

HB 3409 restructures the 1st Judicial District's district attorney duties and establishes a new district attorney office for the 273rd Judicial District in Texas.

Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
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Bill Summary · HB 3409

Legislative bill overview

HB 3409 modifies the duties and structure of district attorney offices in Texas by redefining responsibilities for the 1st Judicial District while creating a new district attorney position for the 273rd Judicial District. This appears to be a judicial redistricting or organizational reform measure affecting the prosecutorial structure in specific Texas regions.

Why is this important

District attorney offices handle criminal prosecution and represent the state in legal matters, making organizational changes to these offices directly impact how justice is administered at the local level. Creating new judicial districts or reallocating prosecutorial responsibilities affects resource allocation, caseload management, and access to legal representation across different counties.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation: Creating a new DA position requires funding; unclear whether this is a net addition or reallocation of existing resources
  • Jurisdictional boundaries: Changes to district attorney duties may affect which counties fall under which prosecutor's jurisdiction, potentially creating confusion or gaps in coverage
  • Workload and capacity: Restructuring may leave some districts understaffed while others are overstaffed, depending on case volumes and population distribution

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

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