HB 352 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the representation of certain indigent applicants for a writ of habeas corpus.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | HABEAS CORPUS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 409 88-0 (2023)
Author: Collier, NicoleSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the governance and administration of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission and to certain disclosures made in relation to the provision of funding for indigent defense services.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Governor | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 416 88-0 (2023)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the appointment of attorneys representing indigent defendants in criminal proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in subcommittee
| County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 937 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the establishment of the inmate legal services office and to the appointment and compensation of certain legal counsel for certain indigent inmates and other persons in secure correctional facilities.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | INMATE LEGAL SERVICES OFFICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 1170 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to policies and standards for providing legal representation to indigent defendants in certain capital felony cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 1528 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to magistration proceedings for criminal defendants and the retention of related records, to services and representation provided to indigent criminal defendants and indigent juveniles, and to the governance and administration of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers | MAGISTRATES | TELECONFERENCING
HB 3079 88-0 (2023)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to a pilot program for the provision of free legal representation to certain indigent tenants in eviction suits.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Justice | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 3429 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John
Relating to access to justice courts by legal aid offices or other providers of pro bono legal services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--Justice | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | JUSTICE OF THE PEACE | Lawyers
HB 4398 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kitzman, Stan
Relating to the powers and duties of a personal bond or personal bond and pretrial supervision office.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | CRIMINAL RECORDS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4771 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bhojani, Salman | et. al.
Relating to the creation of tenant legal services offices by local governments to assist low-income residential tenants in eviction cases and in cases involving discrimination based on the tenants' disabilities.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disabilities, Persons with | DISCRIMINATION | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
SB 2120 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Cook, David
Relating to the establishment of a family protection representation program within the Texas Indigent Defense Commission.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 277 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent indigent defendants in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
| County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 295 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the provision of funding for indigent defense services.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 372 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the representation of certain indigent applicants for a writ of habeas corpus.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | HABEAS CORPUS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 679 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to policies and standards for providing legal representation to indigent defendants in certain capital felony cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 743 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to a maximum allowable caseload for certain attorneys.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 1103 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the representation of an indigent person in certain criminal proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Courts--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 1177 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to a prohibition on the imposition of court costs and filing, reimbursement, or other fees on certain indigent defendants and plaintiffs.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 1605 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the establishment of the inmate legal services office and to the appointment and compensation of certain legal counsel for certain indigent inmates and other persons in secure correctional facilities.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | INMATE LEGAL SERVICES OFFICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 1711 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the eligibility of certain attorneys to be employed by a public defender's office.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 1712 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the representation of an indigent person in certain criminal proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Courts--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 2608 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the appointment of attorneys representing indigent defendants in criminal proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 2784 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to a defendant's payment of costs associated with a court-appointed counsel.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 2864 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the governance and administration of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission and to certain disclosures made in relation to the provision of funding for indigent defense services.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Governor | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 3482 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to the definition of "indigent defense compensation expenditures" for purposes of the adjustment of a county's no-new-revenue maintenance and operations rate to reflect increases in those expenditures.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 3549 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent indigent defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 3670 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to appointing a court attorney using the Texas Indigent Defense software
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
| Courts--Administration | Courts--General | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 638 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the definition of "indigent defense compensation expenditures" for purposes of the adjustment of a county's no-new-revenue maintenance and operations rate to reflect increases in those expenditures.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SB 1322 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to indigent defense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | HABEAS CORPUS | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 1460 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent indigent defendants.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 29 87-1 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to policies and standards for providing legal representation to indigent defendants in certain capital felony cases.
Filed
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 221 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the standards for attorneys representing indigent defendants in certain capital felony cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 465 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to the administrative, civil, and criminal consequences, including fines, fees, and costs, imposed on persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMMUNITY SERVICE | Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 743 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the appointment and duties of an attorney ad litem for certain relatives in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 1021 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to a prohibition on the imposition of court costs and filing or other fees on certain indigent defendants and plaintiffs.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 1456 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent an indigent person in certain criminal proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 1457 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to attorneys representing indigent defendants in certain criminal proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 1812 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to the provision of funding for indigent defense services.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 2235 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the amount credited in a state fiscal year to the judicial fund to provide basic civil legal services.
House: Appropriations Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| Courts--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2973 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to a defendant's payment of costs associated with a court-appointed counsel.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 3500 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the representation of certain indigent applicants for a writ of habeas corpus.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | HABEAS CORPUS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 3539 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the appointment of a local public defender's office to represent indigent defendants in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 3827 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the procedures for appointing counsel to represent indigent defendants in certain post-conviction proceedings in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 3920 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the establishment of the inmate legal services office and to the appointment and compensation of certain legal counsel for certain indigent inmates and other persons in secure correctional facilities.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | INMATE LEGAL SERVICES OFFICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 4125 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the creation of tenant legal services offices by local governments to assist low-income residential tenants in eviction cases and in cases involving discrimination based on the tenants' disabilities.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| County Government--General | Disabilities, Persons with | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 4605 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to a defendant's payment of costs associated with a court-appointed counsel.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 41 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to exemptions to reporting and list requirements for certain attorneys ad litem, guardians ad litem, amicus attorneys, mediators, and guardians.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Courts--Administration | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Judges | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
SB 583 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to the appointment of a local public defender's office to represent indigent defendants in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 1293 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the authority of certain courts to employ attorneys as mental health public defenders and to the reimbursement of an attorney who represents an indigent proposed patient in certain mental health proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--County & Statutory | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1649 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the provision of funding for indigent defense services and to the representation of indigent defendants in criminal cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 1674 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the amount credited in a state fiscal year to the judicial fund to provide basic civil legal services.
Senate: Finance
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Courts--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 50 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the discharge or waiver of fines and costs imposed on indigent defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| COMMUNITY SERVICE | Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 351 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the administrative, civil, and criminal consequences, including fines, fees, and costs, imposed on persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain criminal offenses and to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| COMMUNITY SERVICE | Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 686 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to bail release decisions in criminal cases and the payment of certain costs by a defendant released on bail.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | MAGISTRATES
HB 2071 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to a defendant's payment of costs associated with a court-appointed counsel.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 3411 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the standards for attorneys representing indigent defendants in certain capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 3729 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the administrative, civil, and criminal consequences, including fines, fees, and costs, imposed on persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMMUNITY SERVICE | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | EVIDENCE | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 527 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: Cook, Byron
Relating to a defendant's payment of costs associated with a court-appointed counsel.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 1912 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to certain notice requirements and filing requirements in court proceedings involving persons with mental illness and representation of proposed patients in proceedings for court-ordered mental health services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
| CONSTABLES | Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | SHERIFFS
HB 286 85-1 (2017)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to making an appropriation to provide grants to assist counties in providing indigent defense services.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1346 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the representation of certain indigent applicants for a writ of habeas corpus.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HABEAS CORPUS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 1795 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the eligibility for indigent status for purposes of the driver responsibility program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
| INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2525 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent indigent defendants in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers | MAGISTRATES
HB 2723 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the appointment of an attorney ad litem for a parent in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
| Family--Parent & Child | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 2825 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the provision and administration of indigent defense services.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 2969 84-0 (2015)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the provision of funding for indigent defense services.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 3338 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the appointment of counsel for indigent defendants arrested for, charged with, or taking appeal from a conviction of an assault punishable by fine only.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers | MAGISTRATES
HB 3633 84-0 (2015)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to reimbursement for the costs of legal services provided to an indigent defendant in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 260 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to caseloads for attorneys who are appointed to represent indigent defendants in criminal cases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
SB 316 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the prioritization of certain available legal defense services when appointing representation for an indigent defendant in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 544 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to reimbursement for the costs of legal services provided to an indigent defendant in a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 662 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the representation of certain indigent applicants for a writ of habeas corpus.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HABEAS CORPUS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 1056 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to penalties for certain criminal offenses regarding operating a motor vehicle; imposing a fee and changing a surcharge.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
| INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1057 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the provision of funding for indigent defense services.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 1353 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the provision and administration of indigent defense services.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 1517 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent indigent defendants in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers | MAGISTRATES
SB 1931 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the appointment of an attorney ad litem for a parent in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Family--Parent & Child | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 1318 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent certain youths and indigent defendants.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
| Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 3207 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the authority of public defenders to refuse to accept indigent defense appointments for good cause.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Appellate | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 592 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the representation of indigent defendants in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
SB 780 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the prioritization of certain available legal defense services when appointing representation for an indigent defendant in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
| County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 1774 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the procedures for and the oversight of the commitment of sexually violent predators.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | OFFICE OF VIOLENT SEX OFFENDER MANAGEMENT | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 27 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the payment of fines and costs by defendants who are unable to pay the fines and costs in misdemeanor cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 1392 82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a fee imposed on the transfer of property following a foreclosure sale to fund civil legal services for indigents.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| County Government--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | FORECLOSURES | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1646 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to representation of certain applicants for writs of habeas corpus in cases involving the death penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
| Courts--General | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | HABEAS CORPUS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 1754 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the reorganization of powers and duties among agencies in this state that provide representation to indigent defendants in criminal cases and to the reorganization of funding sources for indigent defense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INDIGENT DEFENSE, TASK FORCE ON | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers | TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
HB 1918 82-0 (2011)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent an indigent defendant in a capital case and to the reimbursement of certain expenses incurred by appointed counsel.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--General | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 2174 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to funding for basic civil legal services, indigent defense, and judicial technical support through certain fees and court costs and to the establishment of the judicial access and improvement account.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Administration | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Justice | Courts--Municipal | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | SUPREME COURT
HB 3323 82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the standards for attorneys representing indigent defendants in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
SB 170 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the reorganization of powers and duties among agencies in this state that provide representation to indigent defendants in criminal cases and to the reorganization of funding sources for indigent defense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 726 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the judicial access and improvement account to provide funding for basic civil legal services, indigent defense, and judicial technical support through certain county service fees and court costs imposed to fund the account.
Senate: Finance
Not again placed on intent calendar
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Administration | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Justice | Courts--Municipal | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | SUPREME COURT
SB 1025 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to service of citation and appointment of an attorney ad litem for an indigent parent in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
SB 1028 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent an indigent defendant in a capital case and to the reimbursement of certain expenses incurred by appointed counsel.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Courts--General | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers | Salaries & Expenses
SB 1308 82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the standards for attorneys representing indigent defendants in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
SB 1682 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to the creation of managed assigned counsel programs.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 34 82-1 (2011)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to funding for basic civil legal services, indigent defense, and judicial technical support through certain fees and court costs and to the establishment of the judicial access and improvement account.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Administration | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Justice | Courts--Municipal | Electronic Information Systems | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | SUPREME COURT
SB 23 82-1 (2011)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to funding for basic civil legal services, indigent defense, and judicial technical support through certain fees and court costs and to the establishment of the judicial access and improvement account.
Co-author authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Administration | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Justice | Courts--Municipal | Electronic Information Systems | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | SUPREME COURT
HB 2058 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the standards for attorneys representing indigent defendants in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 2517 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the dedication of certain civil penalties for violations of the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act to provide civil legal services to the indigent.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 2616 81-0 (2009)
Author: Heflin, Joe
Relating to attorney fees in parent-child proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Family--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 3580 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the establishment of the capital writs committee and the office of capital writs.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 3776 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to a filing fee imposed on a notice of foreclosure sale to fund civil legal services for indigents.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| County Government--General | COUNTY TREASURERS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | FORECLOSURES | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 4382 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to standards of competency for attorneys appointed as counsel to indigent applicants in certain habeas corpus proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee meeting cancelled
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | HABEAS CORPUS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
SB 625 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the representation of indigent defendants in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT DEFENSE COUNCIL, TEXAS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 1091 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the establishment of the capital writs committee and the office of capital writs and to the appointment and compensation of certain counsel for indigent defendants in a capital case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 1130 81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the standards for attorneys representing indigent defendants in capital cases.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 1579 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the procedure for appointment of counsel for indigent defendants.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 1581 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent an indigent defendant in a capital case and to the reimbursement of certain expenses incurred by appointed counsel.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Trial | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
SB 2162 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of counsel for the purposes of community supervision revocation or appellate proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 2167 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the repeal of the indigent defense representation fund.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 2214 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to a filing fee imposed on a notice of foreclosure sale to fund civil legal services for indigents.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Not again placed on intent calendar
| County Government--General | COUNTY TREASURERS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | FORECLOSURES | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 2279 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the dedication of certain civil penalties for violations of the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act to provide civil legal services to the indigent.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Courts--Administration | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1178 80-0 (2007)
Author: Escobar, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to procedures applicable to waivers of the right to counsel in certain adversary judicial proceedings that may result in punishment by confinement.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 1265 80-0 (2007)
Author: Peña, AaronSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the operations of the Task Force on Indigent Defense and a legal services fee for indigent persons paid by members of the state bar.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT DEFENSE, TASK FORCE ON | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 1266 80-0 (2007)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to the standards for attorneys representing indigent defendants in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 1267 80-0 (2007)
Author: Peña, AaronSponsor: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to appointment procedures concerning and compensation and reimbursement for counsel appointed to represent indigent defendants in certain criminal and post-conviction proceedings and to the creation of an indigent defense representation fund.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 1406 80-0 (2007)
Author: Flores, Kino | et. al.
Relating to the State Bar of Texas fee to provide legal services to the indigent.
House: Judiciary
Laid on the table subject to call
| INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | Sunset Bills
HB 3060 80-0 (2007)
Author: Peña, AaronSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to issuance by a court of a capias, a capias pro fine, or an arrest warrant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 3636 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the appointment of an attorney to represent an indigent defendant who is in the custody of a correctional facility of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or another related correctional facility.
House: Corrections
Reported favorably as substituted
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 159 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
Relating to a local public defender's office that represents indigent defendants in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 168 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Kino
Relating to the State Bar of Texas fee to provide legal services to the indigent.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | Sunset Bills
SB 306 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Pierson, Paula | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent an indigent defendant in a capital case and to the reimbursement of certain expenses incurred by appointed counsel.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
SB 454 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to procedures applicable to waivers of the right to counsel in certain adversary judicial proceedings.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 528 80-0 (2007)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Peña, Aaron
Relating to the standards for attorneys representing indigent defendants in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
SB 647 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to create a permanent fund for indigent defense.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT DEFENSE, TASK FORCE ON | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1557 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the appointment of an attorney to represent an indigent defendant who is in the custody of a correctional facility of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or another related correctional facility.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
| Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 1655 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the capital writs committee and the office of capital writs.
House: Judiciary Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | INDIGENT DEFENSE, TASK FORCE ON | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 1823 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to representation of applicants for writs of habeas corpus in cases involving the death penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | HABEAS CORPUS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 2012 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the imposition of a fee on conviction of a criminal offense and on the filing of a civil case to support indigent defendant programs.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Courts--Administration | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 62 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, RuthSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to procedures for appealing a residential eviction suit.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
| Courts--Justice | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 268 79-0 (2005)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the qualifications and appointment of counsel for indigent defendants in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | INDIGENT DEFENSE, TASK FORCE ON | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 393 79-0 (2005)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to the appointment of counsel for an indigent defendant after adversarial judicial proceedings are initiated in certain counties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 612 79-0 (2005)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to certain information provided to an attorney appointed to represent an indigent defendant in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 1276 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the appointment of counsel for indigent defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 1701 79-0 (2005)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the defense of indigent persons accused of a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT DEFENSE, TASK FORCE ON | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 1954 79-0 (2005)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to the financial consequences to a county of the appointment of counsel in certain cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 2861 79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to requiring criminal district court approval before counsel in a noncapital indigent defense case incurs certain expenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
| Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--Trial | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 3130 79-0 (2005)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to certain procedures for the handling of criminal cases in justice or municipal court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ARREST WARRANTS | Courts--Justice | Courts--Municipal | Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | MAGISTRATES
SB 232 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the State Bar of Texas fee to provide legal services to the indigent.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 1080 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to pre-trial procedures in a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 1218 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to pre-trial procedures in a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | INDIGENT DEFENSE, TASK FORCE ON | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
SB 1425 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., MarioSponsor: Solis, Jim
Relating to the filing of an affidavit of inability to pay in appealing a small claims court judgment.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
| Courts--Small Claims | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 19 79-1 (2005)
Author: Keel, Terry
Relating to the qualifications and appointment of counsel for indigent defendants in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT DEFENSE, TASK FORCE ON | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 113 79-3 (2006)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to payment of certain claims for indigent inmate defense.
House: Appropriations
Postponed
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 615 78-0 (2003)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of counsel for an indigent applicant for a writ of habeas corpus in a capital case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | HABEAS CORPUS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 665 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to standards of competency for attorneys appointed as counsel to indigent applicants in certain habeas corpus proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | HABEAS CORPUS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 1412 78-0 (2003)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to procedures for establishing a public appointment list of attorneys from which to appoint counsel for indigent defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 1734 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to representation of applicants for writs of habeas corpus in cases involving the death penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | HABEAS CORPUS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 2014 78-0 (2003)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the determination of incompetency in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY
HB 2127 78-0 (2003)
Author: Castro, Joaquin | et. al.
Relating to certain information provided to an attorney appointed to represent an indigent defendant in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 2656 78-0 (2003)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to a costs on conviction for indigent defense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 1057 78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Keel, Terry
Relating to the determination of incompetency in criminal and juvenile justice cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/04
| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY
SB 1224 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Keel, Terry
Relating to the appointment of counsel for an indigent applicant for a writ of habeas corpus in a capital case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
House appoints conferees-reported
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | HABEAS CORPUS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
SB 1601 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to unclaimed funds in class actions.
House: Civil Practices Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| CLASS ACTIONS | Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 1602 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the membership fee collected by the supreme court from members of the state bar.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers | SUPREME COURT
HB 19 78-1 (2003)
Author: Keel, Terry
Relating to the appointment of counsel for an indigent applicant for a writ of habeas corpus in a capital case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | HABEAS CORPUS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 90 78-1 (2003)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the time in which counsel must be appointed for indigent misdemeanants in certain counties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 307 70-0 (1987)
Author: Johnson, Cliff
Relating to the representation of indigent inmate defendants in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 449 70-0 (1987)
Author: Geistweidt, GeraldSponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the appointment, duties and compensation of a public defender for the 33rd Judicial District.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
| Courts--District | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 618 70-0 (1987)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to a defendant's right to be represented by counsel in certain criminal proceedings and to the duties and compensation of appointed counsel.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 1108 70-0 (1987)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Smith, Terral
Relating to a defendant's right to be represented by counsel in certain criminal proceedings and to the duties and compensation of appointed counsel.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/87
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 73 70-2 (1987)
Author: Johnson, Cliff
Relating to the representation of indigent defendants in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 846 69-0 (1985)
Author: Smith, Ashley
Relating to the costs of a trial or appeal of an indigent defendant charged with an offense committed in the scope of the defendant's employment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 940 69-0 (1985)
Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Relating to the costs of a trial or appeal of an indigent defendant charged with an offense committed in the scope of the defendant's employment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 1032 69-0 (1985)
Author: Pennington, Randy
Relating to the costs of a trial or appeal of an indigent defendant charges with an offense committed in the scope of the defendant's employment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 1880 69-0 (1985)
Author: Russell, Sam
Relating to a county's authority to create a public defender's office in the county.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 2017 69-0 (1985)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the administration and financing of a program to provide representation by counsel and transcription services for indigent defendants in criminal cases.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | EFFECTIVE ASSISTANCE OF COUNSEL ACT | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 2138 69-0 (1985)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the preparation for trial by an appointed counsel in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 144 69-0 (1985)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the payment of court-appointed counsel by a county in certain criminal proceedings and by the state in capital cases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Postponed in s/c
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 405 69-0 (1985)
Author: Edwards, ChetSponsor: Hammond, Bill
Relating to eligibility requirements for public defenders.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 1174 69-0 (1985)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the administration and financing of a program to provide representation by counsel and transcription services for indigent defendants in criminal cases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | EFFECTIVE ASSISTANCE OF COUNSEL ACT | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 122 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to proof of a person's inability to pay costs of suit or appeal.
House: Judiciary
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General | Human Services--Direct Assistance | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 158 68-0 (1983)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the administration and financing of a program to provide representation by counsel and transcription services for indigent defendants in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | EFFECTIVE ASSISTANCE OF COUNSEL ACT | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 217 68-0 (1983)
Author: Keller, Ray
Relating to the administration and financing of a program to provide representation by counsel and transcription services for indigent defendants in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | EFFECTIVE ASSISTANCE OF COUNSEL ACT | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 419 68-0 (1983)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the mandatory use of interest earned on certain client funds held by attorneys to provide legal services to the indigent in civil matters.
House: Judicial Affairs
Coauthor authorized
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT, TEXAS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 821 68-0 (1983)
Author: Keller, Ray
Relating to the protection of parental rights in suits affecting the parent-child relationship and in emergency procedures for the protection of a child.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
| Family--Parent & Child | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 1677 68-0 (1983)
Author: Salinas, FroySponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the protection of parental rights and to the standard of proof in suits affecting the parent-child relationship in which termination of the parent-child relationship is sought.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Family--Parent & Child | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | PARENTAL RIGHTS
SB 158 68-0 (1983)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the payment of court-appointed counsel by a county in certain criminal proceedings and by the state in capital cases.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
SB 244 68-0 (1983)
Author: Washington, CraigSponsor: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the mandatory use of interest earned on certain client funds held by attorneys, law firms, or professional corporations engaged in the practice of law to provide legal services to the indigent in civil matters; to the deposit of the funds; to the creation and administration of a program by the Texas Supreme Court to carry out the purpose of Article 317a, Revised Statutes, and to the powers and duties of the court; to the formation, operation, powers, duties, and liability of a nonprofit corporation to be the recipient and disbursing agent for interest earned on client funds; and to liability of depository institutions.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Record vote
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT, TEXAS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
SB 492 68-0 (1983)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to establishment and funding of a program to provide legal services for the indigent.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE INDIGENT, COMMISSION FOR | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 756 68-0 (1983)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the administration and financing of a program to provide representation by counsel and transcription services for indigent defendants in criminal cases.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | EFFECTIVE ASSISTANCE OF COUNSEL ACT | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 100 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to proof of a person's inability to pay costs of suit or appeal.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 526 67-0 (1981)
Author: Lewis, Gibson
Relating to payment of court appointed counsel by a county in certain criminal proceedings and by the state in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 1143 67-0 (1981)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the administration and financing of a program to provide representation by counsel and transcription services for indigent defendants in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | EFFECTIVE ASSISTANCE OF COUNSEL ACT | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 1225 67-0 (1981)
Author: Polk, Mary
Relating to a deposit for a transcription by a court reporter and payment for a transcription ordered by the court for an indigent party.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
| Courts--Reporters | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 1878 67-0 (1981)
Author: Clark, Bill
Relating to minimum compensation for certain court-appointed attorneys.
House: Judiciary Senate: Human Resources
Referred to Committee on Human Resources
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 1981 67-0 (1981)
Author: Garcia, A. C. "Tony"
Relating to the compensation of a court-appointed counsel in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 2269 67-0 (1981)
Author: Moreno, Paul
Relating to the appointment of counsel for persons too poor to employ counsel.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 12 67-0 (1981)
Author: Short, E.L.Sponsor: Lewis, Gibson
Relating to payment of court-appointed counsel by a county in certain criminal proceedings and by the state in capital cases; providing limitation periods for indictments of felonies.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 432 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the administration and financing of a program to provide representation by counsel and transcription services for indigent defendents in criminal cases; changing certain of the fee schedules allowed in such cases.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | EFFECTIVE ASSISTANCE OF COUNSEL ACT | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 190 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to proof of a person's inability to pay costs of a suit or appeal.
House: Judiciary
Scheduled for future calendar placement
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 243 66-0 (1979)
Author: Keese, Bill
Relating to payment by the state of part of attorneys' fees and expenses for representation for indigent criminal defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 1091 66-0 (1979)
Author: Keller, Ray
Relating to compensation for a transcripttion by a court reporter for an indigent defendant.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Courts--Reporters | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 1993 66-0 (1979)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the right to representation by counsel in criminal proceedings, compensation for appointed counsel, and reimbursement to the counties by defendants and by the state; providing fees to the state to be paid by nonindigent defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Scheduled for future calendar placement
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | EFFECTIVE ASSISTANCE OF COUNSEL ACT | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 272 66-0 (1979)
Author: Short, E.L.Sponsor: Mayes, Ed
Relating to payment of court appointed counsel by a county in certain criminal proceedings and by the state in capital cases.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Failure to suspend the rules
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 446 66-0 (1979)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Criss, Lloyd
Providing for the appointment and compensation of public defenders in certain counties; defining their duties and responsibilities; and providing for other court appointed attorneys.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 750 66-0 (1979)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the right to representation by counsel in criminal proceedings, compensation for appointed counsel, and reimbursement to the counties by defendants and by the state; authorizing appropriations; providing fees to the state to be paid by nonindigent defendants.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | EFFECTIVE ASSISTANCE OF COUNSEL ACT | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 131 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the proof of a person's inability to pay costs of suit or appeal or to give security for costs of suit or appeal; and declaring an emergency.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Committee on Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 956 65-0 (1977)
Author: Powers, Pike
Relating to nonprofit legal services corporations and prepaid legal insurance.
House: Insurance
Assigned to Consent Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 1034 65-0 (1977)
Author: Keese, Bill
Relating to payment by the state of part of the attorney's fees and expenses for representation of indigent criminal defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Calendars
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 1113 65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, Gene
Relating to compensation for court appointed attorneys.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Motion lost
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Salaries & Expenses
SB 1295 65-0 (1977)
Author: Meier, BillSponsor: Willis, Doyle
Providing for the appointment and compensation of defense attorneys of Tarrant County to represent certain indigent persons; prescribing the qualifications, powers, and responsibilities of such attorneys.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Assigned to General State Calendar
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | TARRANT COUNTY
HB 1007 64-0 (1975)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the proof of a person's inability to pay costs of suit or appeal or to give security for costs of suit or appeal.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 1529 64-0 (1975)
Author: Short, E.L.
Relating to payment of court appointed counsel by the state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Rules suspended
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 1749 64-0 (1975)
Author: Edwards III, Jimmie C.Sponsor: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to payment of fees for counsel, investigation, and expert testimony for certain prisoners of the Texas Department of Corrections.
House: Social Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | County Government--Finance | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 2119 64-0 (1975)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, and duties of a board to represent and provide legal counsel to prison inmates.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 835 63-0 (1973)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to furnishing legal and investigative services to indigents and providing legal counsel for indigents accused of crime and to investigating entitlement to release of persons accused of crime on personal bond; and declaring an emergency.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Notice given
| County Government--Finance | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HB 929 62-0 (1971)
Author: Farenthold, Frances
Relating to providing legal services for indigents.
| County Government--Finance | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Libraries & Librarians
HB 1792 62-0 (1971)
Author: Doran, Jr., Hilary B.Sponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to the compensation to be paid counsel appointed to defend an indigent.
| County Government--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
HR 554 62-0 (1971)
Author: Poff, Jr., Bryan | et. al.
Creating an interim committee to study the establishment of a public defender system.
| Criminal Procedure--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Administration
SB 328 62-0 (1971)
Author: Bridges, Ronald W.
Relating to permitting excess funds not needed for the maintenance of County Law Libraries, in counties having a population of three hundred fifty thousand (350,000) or less, to be used for providing legal services for indigents; raising the maximum fee that can be collected to $10.00 and extending it to criminal cases.
| County Government--Finance | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers | Libraries & Librarians
HB 541 61-0 (1969)
Author: Calhoun, Frank
Relating to providing compensation from county funds for court-appointed counsel in habeas corpus hearings.
| County Government--Finance | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | HABEAS CORPUS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 559 61-0 (1969)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt | et. al.
Relating to furnishing legal and investigative services to indigents and providing legal counsel for indigents accused of crime and to investigating entitlement to release of persons accused of crime on personal bond.
| County Government--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers
SB 286 61-0 (1969)
Author: Brooks, Chet | et. al.
Relating to furnishing legal counsel for indigents accused of crime in certain counties and to investigating entitlement to release of persons on personal bond.
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 757 60-0 (1967)
Author: Duggan, Jr., Fitzhugh Lee
Relating to furnishing legal counsel for indigents accused of crime and to investigating entitlement to release of persons on personal bond.
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 974 60-0 (1967)
Author: Salter, Robert F. "Bob"
Relating to the payment of court-appointed counsel for certain delinquent children charged with a crime in counties where state training schools are located.
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 1013 60-0 (1967)
Author: Shannon, Jr., Joe | et. al.
Relating to creation of a public defender office in Tarrant County.
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | TARRANT COUNTY
HCR 40 59-0 (1965)
Author: Peeler, Travis A.
Requesting the Texas Legislative Council to study the methods which could be utilized to guarantee an accused the right to competent and adequate counsel.
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 608 58-0 (1963)
Author: Shannon, Jr., Thomas Clifton "Tommy"
Relating to defendants in felony cases who are not able to pay for a transcript of the evidence.
| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 1004 58-0 (1963)
Author: Whitfield, Jr., Joseph Charles "Whit" | et. al.
Relating to authorizing certain counties to establish the office of Public Defender.
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 260 57-0 (1961)
Author: Gonzalez, Henry Barbosa
Relating to authorizing counties to establish the Office of Public Defender; excepting counties of less than two hundred and fifty thousand (250,000) population; providing qualifications, appointment, duties, expenses and salary, records and reports.
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 139 56-0 (1959)
Author: Gladden, Donald C. "Don"
Relating to defendants in felony cases who are not able to pay for a transcript of the evidence.
| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 229 56-0 (1959)
Author: Whitfield, Jr., Joseph Charles "Whit"
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure so as to provide that when an accused in any felony is arraigned or it is made known to the court at any time that he is not able to hire an attorney that the court shall appoint one (1) or more practicing attorneys to represent him and the attorney shall have ten (10) days notice unless waived in writing by the accused and attorney.
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 230 56-0 (1959)
Author: Whitfield, Jr., Joseph Charles "Whit"
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure by increasing attorney fees for representation of indigents accused of felony offenses.
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 667 56-0 (1959)
Author: Johnston, Dean Francis | et. al.
Relating to permitting any county to establish an office of Public Defender.
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 59 56-0 (1959)
Author: Gonzalez, Henry Barbosa
Relating to authorize counties to establish the office of public defender.
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 62 56-1 (1959)
Author: Whitfield, Jr., Joseph Charles "Whit"
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure by increasing attorney fees for representation of indigents accused of felony offenses.
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 38 56-2 (1959)
Author: Whitfield, Jr., Joseph Charles "Whit"
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure increasing attorney fees for representation of indigents accused of felony offense; providing for fees on pleas of guilty.
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 210 55-0 (1957)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" | et. al.
Relating to compensation of counsel appointed by the court to defend persons in felony cases; fixing and requiring the payment of minimum fees and authorizing the commissioners court of each county to fix the maximum for fees payable in that county.
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 264 55-0 (1957)
Author: Patterson, Robert R.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure by increasing attorney fees for representation of indigents accused of felony offenses.
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 678 55-0 (1957)
Author: Mann, Frank E.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of the State of Texas in regards to Court appointed counsel.
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 822 55-0 (1957)
Author: Elliott, William Marshall "Bill"
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of the State of Texas so as to provide for the appointment of counsel to represent an indigent accused.
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 213 55-0 (1957)
Author: Gonzalez, Henry Barbosa
Relating to authorizing counties to establish the office of public defender.
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 435 53-0 (1953)
Author: Caufield, Stanley W. | et. al.
Relating to amending the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure to provide that an accused person in capital cases shall be entitled to be represented by an attorney having at least ten years experience.
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 14 52-0 (1951)
Author: Buchanan, Dexter Harold "Buck" | et. al.
Relating to providing for compensation of counsel appointed pursuant to law to defend persons in criminal cases; providing for the payment of such compensation.
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 813 51-0 (1949)
Author: Peterson, Dudley W.
Relating to providing for compensation of counsel appointed pursuant to law to defend persons in criminal cases.
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 429 50-0 (1947)
Author: Fertsch, Marvin D.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure, providing for compensation of counsel appointed to defend persons who are too poor to employ counsel in capital felony cases.
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 601 50-0 (1947)
Author: Reams, Sam G.
Relating to amending a previous Act, so as to provide for the payment of fees to attorneys appointed by the court to defend indigent persons too poor to employ counsel.
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 662 49-0 (1945)
Author: Harris, Joe
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure by providing for compensation of counsel appointed to defend persons who are too poor to employ counsel.
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 353 47-0 (1941)
Author: Hutchinson, Everett C.
Relating to amending a certain Act providing for free statement of facts on appeal for paupers.
| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 216 45-0 (1937)
Author: Moore, Weaver
Relating to providing for causes to be docketed in judicial proceedings in cases of lunacy and providing that the County or District Attorney shall appear and represent the State on the hearing, and the defendant shall be entitled to counsel and providing that in proper cases the County Judge may appoint counsel for that purpose.
| Courts--County & Statutory | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers | Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 48 41-4 (1930)
Author: Hardy, Bailey Whitson
Relating to providing for the obtaining of a statement of facts on appeal by a pauper and providing the compensation of the court reporter.
| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 506 37-0 (1921)
Author: Moore, Joseph M. "Joe" | et. al.
Relating to amend a certain Act regarding contents of affidavit in lieu of security or cash deposits for cost in trial courts, etc.
| Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 189 35-0 (1917)
Author: Woods, James Hollins
Relating to the appointment of counsel in felony cases for indigent defendants and allowing attorney's fees.
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 306 35-0 (1917)
Author: Holland, Robert H.
Relating to regulating the appointment of counsel by the court for persons indicted, charged and tried in felony cases.
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 353 34-0 (1915)
Author: Holland, Robert H.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure providing for appointment of counsel by court for persons indicted, charged and tried in Felony cases who are too poor to employ or secure counsel for their defense.
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 655 34-0 (1915)
Author: Burges, Richard Fenner
Relating to amending a certain Statute relating to appeals of parties unable to pay or secure costs of appeal.
| Courts--Appellate | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 21 30-0 (1907)
Author: Stone, Thomas P. "Tom"
Relating to court costs; relating to giving security for costs.
| Courts--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
