Prosecutors warn rural offices face vacancies and operational strain
Montgomery County DA Michael Holly and other prosecutors told the committee many small Texas prosecutor offices operate with too few staff, creating long‑open vacancies and training challenges; they recommended law‑school outreach, paid internships and targeted recruitment programs.
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Michael Holly, Montgomery County District Attorney, told the committee that roughly 70% of prosecutor offices in Texas have 10 people or fewer and that many small offices struggle to fill vacancies for months or years. He said staffing shortages hinder specialization, training and case quality and that some small offices cannot attract candidates because bigger county offices offer steadier pay and training opportunities.
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