Texas HB4462 allows certain counties to contract for outside legal counsel when a conflict of interest is believed.

Texas HB4462 amends the Government Code to authorize certain counties to contract for outside legal counsel when a conflict of interest is believed. Specifically, counties with a population over 3.3 million can contract for outside legal services if the county attorney may have a conflict of interest. The commissioners court must approve the payment for these services, which are subject to audit. The county attorney cannot provide legal services related to these contracts. The bill also applies to state agencies and excludes contingent fee contracts.

Texas HB4462 allows certain counties to contract for outside legal counsel when a conflict of interest is believed.

Texas HB4462 amends the Government Code to authorize certain counties to contract for outside legal counsel when a conflict of interest is believed. Specifically, counties with a population over 3.3 million can contract for outside legal services if the county attorney may have a conflict of interest. The commissioners court must approve the payment for these services, which are subject to audit. The county attorney cannot provide legal services related to these contracts. The bill also applies to state agencies and excludes contingent fee contracts.