Tex. Code of Crim. Proc. Article 2.07
Attorney Pro Tem

(a)

Whenever an attorney for the state is disqualified to act in any case or proceeding, is absent from the county or district, or is otherwise unable to perform the duties of the attorney’s office, or in any instance where there is no attorney for the state, the judge of the court in which the attorney represents the state may appoint, from any county or district, an attorney for the state or may appoint an assistant attorney general to perform the duties of the office during the absence or disqualification of the attorney for the state.

(b)

Except as otherwise provided by this subsection, the duties of the appointed office are additional duties of the appointed attorney’s present office, and the attorney is not entitled to additional compensation. This subsection does not prevent a commissioners court of a county from contracting with another commissioners court to pay expenses and reimburse compensation paid by a county to an attorney who is appointed to perform additional duties.

(b-1)

An attorney for the state who is not disqualified to act may request the court to permit the attorney’s recusal in a case for good cause, and on approval by the court, the attorney is disqualified.

(c)

Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 580 (S.B. 341), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2019.

(d)

In this article, “attorney for the state” means a county attorney with criminal jurisdiction, a district attorney, or a criminal district attorney.

(e)

Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 580 (S.B. 341), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2019.

(f)

Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 580 (S.B. 341), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2019.

(g)

Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 580 (S.B. 341), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722. Amended by Acts 1967, 60th Leg., p. 1733, ch. 659, Sec. 4, eff. Aug. 28, 1967; Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 356, ch. 154, Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 1973.
Subsec. (b) amended by and subsec. (b-1) added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 918, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 31, 1987; Subsecs. (e), (f) added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 785, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995; Subsec. (g) added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 580 (S.B. 341), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 580 (S.B. 341), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2019.
Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 3.001(1), eff. January 1, 2025.

Source: Article 2.07 — Attorney Pro Tem, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.­2.­htm#2.­07 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

2.01
Duties of District Attorneys 2.02
Duties of County Attorneys 2.04
Shall Draw Complaints 2.05
When Complaint Is Made 2.06
May Administer Oaths 2.07
Attorney Pro Tem 2.08
Disqualified 2.09
Who Are Magistrates 2.10
Duty of Magistrates 2.11
Examining Court 2.12
Who Are Peace Officers 2.13
Duties and Powers 2.14
May Summon Aid 2.15
Person Refusing to Aid 2.16
Neglecting to Execute Process 2.17
Conservator of the Peace 2.18
Custody of Prisoners 2.19
Report as to Prisoners 2.20
Deputy 2.021
Duties of Attorney General 2.21
Duty of Clerks 2.022
Assistance of Texas Rangers 2.22
Power of Deputy Clerks 2.023
Notification to Texas Department of Criminal Justice 2.23
Report to Attorney General 2.024
Tracking Use of Certain Testimony 2.24
Authenticating Officer 2.25
Reporting Certain Aliens to Federal Government 2.025
Special Duty of District or County Attorney Relating to Child Support 2.26
Digital Signature and Electronic Documents 2.27
Investigation of Certain Reports Alleging Abuse 2.28
Duties Regarding Misused Identity 2.29
Report Required in Connection with Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information 2.30
Report Concerning Certain Assaultive or Terroristic Offenses 2.31
County Jailers 2.32
Electronic Recording of Custodial Interrogations 2.33
Law Enforcement Policy on Use of Force by Drone 2.34
Use of Neck Restraints During Search or Arrest Prohibited 2.35
Duty to Request and Render Aid 2.101
Magistrate’s Name on Signed Order 2.121
Railroad Peace Officers 2.122
Special Investigators 2.123
Adjunct Police Officers 2.124
Peace Officers from Adjoining States 2.125
Special Rangers of Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association 2.126
Peace Officers Commissioned by the Alabama-coushatta Tribe of Texas and the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas 2.127
School Marshals 2.131
Racial Profiling Prohibited 2.132
Law Enforcement Policy on Racial Profiling 2.133
Reports Required for Motor Vehicle Stops 2.134
Compilation and Analysis of Information Collected 2.136
Liability 2.137
Provision of Funding or Equipment 2.138
Rules 2.139
Reports Required for Officer-involved Injuries or Deaths 2.195
Report of Warrant or Capias Information 2.211
Hate Crime Reporting 2.212
Writ of Attachment Reporting 2.251
Duties Related to Immigration Detainer Requests 2.271
Investigation of Certain Reports Alleging Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation 2.272
Law Enforcement Response to Child Safety Check Alert 2.273
Release of Child by Law Enforcement Officer 2.295
Report Required in Connection with Unauthorized Acquisition or Transfer of Certain Financial Information 2.305
Report Required Concerning Human Trafficking Cases 2.1305
Carrying Weapon on Certain Premises 2.1385
Civil Penalty 2.1386
Eyewitness Identification Protocols 2.1387
Intervention Required for Excessive Force 2.1395
Reports Required for Certain Injuries or Deaths of Peace Officers 2.1396
Video Recordings of Arrests for Intoxication Offenses 2.1397
Duties of Law Enforcement Agency Filing Case 2.1398
Duties of Peace Officer Investigating Stalking, Harassment, or Terroristic Threat 2.13951
Notice of Violation of Reporting Requirements for Certain Injuries or Deaths
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

Art. 2.07’s source at texas​.gov