This chapter does not prevent the attorney general from providing assistance to district attorneys, criminal district attorneys, and county attorneys on request by allowing assistant attorneys general to serve as duly appointed and deputized assistant prosecutors, nor does this chapter prohibit an assistant attorney general from performing duties as an attorney representing the state under a temporary appointment described by Article 2A.104, Code of Criminal Procedure.

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 785, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.

Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 580 (S.B. 341), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2019.

Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 2.101, eff. January 1, 2025.

Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 204 (H.B. 1620), Sec. 8.053, eff. September 1, 2025.