Governor Greg Abbott appointed David Broom as District Attorney of the 2nd Judicial District in Cherokee County on Mar. 19. Broom will serve until December 31, 2026, or until a successor is elected and qualified.
The appointment is significant for Cherokee County, as the district attorney plays a key role in prosecuting criminal cases and upholding justice in the region.
Broom, who lives in Jacksonville, currently serves as an assistant district attorney for the Cherokee County District Attorney’s Office. He is a member of both the Texas State Bar and the Cherokee County Bar Association. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from The University of Texas at Tyler and a Juris Doctor from the University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law.
According to the official website, the Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott contributed to Texas leading the nation in jobs growth and record employment levels according to the official website. The office maintains its primary offices in Austin at the State Insurance Building according to the official website.
Greg Abbott has led the governor’s office since his election in 2014 according to the official website, focusing on job creation, economic opportunities, education enhancement, protection of individual liberties, parental empowerment in schooling, and southern border security according to the official website. The office delivers services statewide across Texas according to the official website and earned recognition when Abbott was listed among TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in 2024 according to the official website.
Broom’s appointment reflects ongoing efforts by state leadership to ensure effective legal administration throughout Texas.
