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TX HB3912
Bill
Status
3/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Eddie Morales
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AI Summary
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Adds permanent, paid firefighters (including fire chiefs) employed by municipal, county, or special district fire departments to the list of persons eligible for jury service exemption
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Adds permanent, paid police officers (including police chiefs) employed by municipal or county police departments to the list of persons eligible for jury service exemption
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Applies only to persons summoned for jury service with appearance dates on or after September 1, 2025
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Amends Section 62.106(a) of the Government Code, which currently provides exemptions for categories including persons over 75, caretakers of young children, students, legislative employees, and deployed military members
Legislative Description
Relating to the exemption of certain firefighters and police officers from jury service.
Courts
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
3/27/2025