Upon taking office in December 2022, DA Hicks prioritized honesty and integrity, striving to restore the office’s reputation and promote transparency in all actions.n text goes here

Throughout 2023, DA Hicks focused on three key objectives: rectifying the Walmart prosecution, addressing a massive backlog of cases, and tackling the shortage of staff. The backlog, which had once reached 14,000 cases, was significantly reduced to approximately 4,000, with a target of nearly complete elimination by Spring 2024. Despite challenges, DA Hicks worked tirelessly to fill vacancies in the office, especially in attorney positions.

DA Hicks made it a point to be open and accessible to the media and the public, providing unfiltered responses to questions. He has been dedicated to ensuring that the inner workings of the office are known to all.

DA Hicks resurrected the Domestic Violence Unit, recognizing the importance of specialized attention to domestic violence cases. He also re-established the specialized DWI/Intoxicated Manslaughter Prosecutor position to deal with these complex and critical matters.

DA Hicks pushed the office back into the courtroom with numerous trials, including a significant conviction and sentencing of the killer of El Paso Deputy Sheriff Peter J Herrera. Notably, his office handled multiple capital murder, murder, intoxicated manslaughter, and sexual assault cases, ensuring that defendants were held accountable and victims received justice.