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TX HB5540
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Trey Martinez Fischer
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AI Summary
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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
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Removes a provision that currently affects how and when legal representation is provided to low-income defendants after they are released from jail
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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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