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TX HB3488
Bill
Status
5/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mano DeAyala
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AI Summary
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Transfers responsibility for providing legal representation to indigent persons in civil commitment proceedings from the Office of State Counsel for Offenders to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice
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Requires the Texas Board of Criminal Justice to provide representation for indigent individuals subject to civil commitment proceedings under Health and Safety Code Chapter 841 (relating to sexually violent predators)
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Maintains existing provision that courts must appoint alternative counsel if the responsible agency is unable to provide representation for an indigent person
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to representation for an indigent person subject to a civil commitment proceeding.
Criminal Procedure
Last Action
Referred to Criminal Justice
5/12/2025