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TX HB5540

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Trey Martinez Fischer

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Article 1.051(j) of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, which relates to the appointment of counsel for indigent defendants who have been released from custody

  • Removes a provision that currently affects how and when legal representation is provided to low-income defendants after they are released from jail

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the appointment of counsel for indigent defendants released from custody.

Criminal Procedure

Last Action

Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence

4/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Jurisprudence4/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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