Texas SB888 allows the attorney general to defend district or county attorneys in federal court under certain conditions.
Texas SB888 amends the Government Code to allow the attorney general to defend a state district attorney or a county attorney in federal court if the attorney is a defendant due to their position, the lawsuit involves state statute enforcement, and the attorney requests assistance. This provision applies only to lawsuits filed after the act's effective date of September 1, 2025. Previously filed lawsuits remain under existing law.
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