Governor Greg Abbott appointed David Broom as District Attorney of the 2nd Judicial District in Cherokee County for a term set to expire December 31, 2026, or until his successor is duly elected and qualified, according to a Mar. 19 announcement.
The appointment is significant for Cherokee County as it fills a key legal position responsible for prosecuting criminal cases and upholding justice in the district.
Broom, who resides 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. Broom holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from The University of Texas at Tyler and earned his Juris Doctor from the University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law.
According to the official website, Governor Abbott’s office has contributed to Texas leading the nation in job growth and record employment levels. The governor’s office maintains its primary offices in Austin at the State Insurance Building, according to the official website. Governor Abbott was also recognized among TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in 2024, according to the official website.
The governor’s office focuses on job creation, economic opportunities, education enhancement, protection of individual liberties, parental empowerment in schooling decisions, and southern border security initiatives, according to information from the official website. Since being elected in 2014, Greg Abbott has led statewide efforts through his office and delivered services across Texas according to official sources.
Broom will serve until December 31, 2026 or until a successor is elected and qualified.
