By: Nelson, et al. S.B. No. 130
(Lewis)
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to representation by prosecuting attorneys in proceedings
for protective orders against family violence and in certain other
actions.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 81.0075, Family Code, is amended to read
as follows:
Sec. 81.0075. REPRESENTATION BY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY IN
CERTAIN OTHER [SUBSEQUENT] ACTIONS. Subject to the Texas
Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, a [A] prosecuting
attorney [who represents a party in a proceeding under this
subtitle] is not precluded from representing a party in a
proceeding under this subtitle and the Department of Family and
Protective Services in another [a subsequent] action involving the
party, regardless of whether the proceeding under this subtitle
occurs before, concurrently with, or after the other action
involving the party.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2013.