Paxton announces new reporting rule for district, county attorneys

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Attorney General Ken Paxton adopted a new rule Monday that enhanced reporting requirements for Texas district and county attorneys, according to a press release.

Paxton said the new rule would “ensure accountability and promote public safety.”

KXAN reached out to Travis County District Attorney José Garza’s office for a comment regarding the new rule. We will update this article when a comment is provided.

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The rule would require district and county attorneys representing a county with a population of 400,000 or more to provide specific performance reports to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG)…

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