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.

SB 44 creates a new elected office for the district attorney of the 273rd Judicial District, representing Sabine County in district courts. It amends the Government Code to clarify that voters in Sabine and San Augustine counties elect the 1st Judicial District's district attorney, while Sabine County residents will elect a separate district attorney for the 273rd Judicial District starting in 2028. The new office takes effect January 1, 2029, for the 2028 elections. This procedural bill directly affects Sabine County residents by establishing a dedicated local prosecutor position.