TX SB1647

Raises the age threshold for jury service exemption from 70 years old to 75 years old for both grand jury and petit jury service, and allows persons 75 or older to establish a permanent exemption by filing a signed statement with the district clerk

Separates felony convictions and misdemeanor theft convictions into distinct disqualification criteria for jury service, and requires district clerks to maintain lists of persons disqualified due to these convictions

Requires district clerks to prepare and send monthly lists of disqualified persons (based on citizenship, residency, or criminal history) to the secretary of state, county voter registrar, and prosecuting attorneys for potential investigation of false claims

Modifies the childcare exemption for grand jury service to require that the child would be "without adequate supervision" if the person serves, rather than simply being responsible for a child under 18

Transfers responsibility for maintaining jury exemption registers from voter registrars to district clerks, and allows district clerks (not just judges) to grant exemptions for persons with physical or mental impairments or language barriers