HB 5540

AN ACT relating to the appointment of counsel for indigent defendants

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89th Regular Session

Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended

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What This Bill Does

relating to the appointment of counsel for indigent defendants

Subject Areas

Criminal Procedure--General INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel

Bill Text

relating to the appointment of counsel for indigent defendants
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1.  Article 1.051(j), Code of Criminal Procedure, is
SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Bill History

filed

Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the appointment of counsel for indigent defendants

Nov 10, 2025

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