Relating to authorizing certain counties to contract for outside legal counsel in certain situations.

HB 4462 allows counties with over 3.3 million residents to hire outside legal counsel when a county official faces a civil action or requires legal help related to their duties, and the county attorney might have a conflict of interest. The bill requires approval from the county commissioners court for such contracts and prohibits the county attorney from providing legal services in these situations. Payments for outside counsel must be authorized by the commissioners court and are subject to county auditor review. This bill specifically amends Texas Government Code Section 2254.155 to create this process for large counties facing potential conflicts.