Texas 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025) Status: Introduced

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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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025). It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 3 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 43.101, Government Code, Section 43.1742, Government Code, Section 46.002, Government Code.

  • Section 43.101, Government Code

    Sabine and counties that court only in those counties → County the courts in that county

    amended

  • Section 43.1742, Government Code

    Sec. 43.1742. 273RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT. The voters of Sabine County elect a district attorney for the 273rd Judicial District who represents the state in the district courts in that county.

    added

  • Section 46.002, Government Code

    273rd,

    amended

Action History

  1. Filed

  2. Received by the Secretary of the Senate

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 44?
SB 44 is sponsored by Robert Nichols.
What is the current status of SB 44?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025). It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 44?
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