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 997 creates a new district attorney office for the 273rd Judicial District, to be elected by Sabine County voters in 2028. It amends the Government Code to update the 1st Judicial District's representation (covering Sabine and San Augustine Counties) and adds the 273rd District to the list of judicial districts with elected district attorneys. The new office will take effect on January 1, 2029, and is specifically intended for the 2028 elections. This bill does not change existing duties but formally establishes the new position.