HB 2460
AN ACT relating to the attorney general's defense of a district or county
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
Awaiting Committee Assignment
Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
Committee
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Fiscal Note
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What This Bill Does
Allows the Texas Attorney General to provide legal defense for district and county attorneys who are sued in federal court specifically related to their enforcement of state laws. The defense is available when the lawsuit stems directly from the attorney's official position and the attorney requests assistance. This provides additional legal protection and support for local prosecutors who may face federal litigation as a result of carrying out their official duties.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the attorney general's defense of a district or county attorney against certain lawsuits in federal court. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. The heading to Section 402.024, Government Code, Sec. 402.024. DEFENSE OF DISTRICT ATTORNEY, COUNTY SECTION 2. Section 402.024, Government Code, is amended by adding Subsection (c) to read as follows: (c) The attorney general may defend a state district attorney or a county attorney in an action in a federal court if: (1) the district or county attorney is a defendant because of the district or county attorney's position; (2) the cause of action relates to the enforcement of a (3) the district or county attorney requests the attorney general's assistance in the defense. SECTION 3. Section 402.024, Government Code, as amended by this Act, applies only to a court action filed in federal court on or after the effective date of this Act. A court action filed before the effective date of this Act is governed by the law in effect on the date the action was filed, and the former law is continued in effect for that purpose. SECTION 4. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Expert Lobbyists for This Bill
These lobbyists specialize in Lawyers and related subject areas.
Brianna M. Menard
Robert D. Miller
Haley Cornyn
Allen E. Blakemore
Michael J. Johnson
Vera Denise Rose
Gavin L. Massingill
Matthew Bentley
Allison Billodeau
Daniel Hodge
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the attorney general's defense of a district or county
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