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TX HB3912

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Eddie Morales

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Applies only to persons summoned for jury service with appearance dates on or after September 1, 2025

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence3/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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