HB 73
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on the use of a victim's gender identity or sexual orientation as the basis for a defense in the trial of a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 295
87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the provision of funding for indigent defense services.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 372
87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the representation of certain indigent applicants for a writ of habeas corpus.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 679
87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to policies and standards for providing legal representation to indigent defendants in certain capital felony cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
HB 743
87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to a maximum allowable caseload for certain attorneys.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 826
87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an affirmative defense available to certain students enrolled in grade level nine or above who engage in prohibited sexual contact with another student at or above that grade level.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1605
87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the establishment of the inmate legal services office and to the appointment and compensation of certain legal counsel for certain indigent inmates and other persons in secure correctional facilities.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1711
87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the eligibility of certain attorneys to be employed by a public defender's office.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2290
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the affirmative defense to prosecution for a criminal offense for persons acting under duress.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2446
87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the reimbursement of expenses to certain counsel appointed to represent a defendant in a criminal proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2608
87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the appointment of attorneys representing indigent defendants in criminal proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2864
87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the governance and administration of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission and to certain disclosures made in relation to the provision of funding for indigent defense services.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3421
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to grand jury proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3482
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to the definition of "indigent defense compensation expenditures" for purposes of the adjustment of a county's no-new-revenue maintenance and operations rate to reflect increases in those expenditures.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
HB 3505
87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to authorizing a court to require defendants confined in a penal institution to appear by videoconference in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3549
87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent indigent defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 56
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the availability of personal information of a current or former federal prosecutor or public defender.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 638
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the definition of "indigent defense compensation expenditures" for purposes of the adjustment of a county's no-new-revenue maintenance and operations rate to reflect increases in those expenditures.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 1119
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to grand jury proceedings.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1322
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to indigent defense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 1460
87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent indigent defendants.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1510
87-0 (2021)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on the use of a victim's gender identity or sexual orientation as the basis for a defense in the trial of a criminal offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 1512
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the affirmative defense to prosecution for a criminal offense for persons acting under duress.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 29
87-1 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to policies and standards for providing legal representation to indigent defendants in certain capital felony cases.
Filed
HB 205
86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to grand jury proceedings; providing a punishment for contempt of court.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 211
86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to grand jury proceedings; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1457
86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to attorneys representing indigent defendants in certain criminal proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1812
86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to the provision of funding for indigent defense services.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2131
86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to a public defender's investigation into a defendant's finances.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 2343
86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an affirmative defense available to certain students enrolled in grade level nine or above who engage in prohibited sexual contact with another student at or above that grade level.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 2938
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to employ attorneys as mental health public defenders and to the reimbursement of an attorney who represents an indigent proposed patient in certain mental health proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3281
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on the use of a victim's gender identity or sexual orientation as the basis for a defense in the trial of a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3500
86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the representation of certain indigent applicants for a writ of habeas corpus.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3539
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the appointment of a local public defender's office to represent indigent defendants in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3827
86-0 (2019)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the procedures for appointing counsel to represent indigent defendants in certain post-conviction proceedings in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 3903
86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to a state defense attorney to represent certain defendants in proceedings before state appellate courts and coordinate continuing legal education for criminal defense attorneys.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3920
86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the establishment of the inmate legal services office and to the appointment and compensation of certain legal counsel for certain indigent inmates and other persons in secure correctional facilities.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 583
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to the appointment of a local public defender's office to represent indigent defendants in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1293
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the authority of certain courts to employ attorneys as mental health public defenders and to the reimbursement of an attorney who represents an indigent proposed patient in certain mental health proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1649
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the provision of funding for indigent defense services and to the representation of indigent defendants in criminal cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 609
85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the representation of a defendant in certain criminal proceedings in populous counties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 978
85-0 (2017)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the terms of the board members of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 1676
85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the capital appellate defense committee and the office of capital appellate defender.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
HB 1714
85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to grand jury proceedings; providing a penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2237
85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to a public defender's investigation into a defendant's finances.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2736
85-0 (2017)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to a succession plan for a regional public defender's office that primarily handles capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 3881
85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the issuance of a writ of attachment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 4142
85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to certain requirements of counties and other governmental entities regarding behavioral health.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 291
85-0 (2017)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the issuance of a writ of attachment for certain witnesses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1058
85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to grand jury proceedings; providing a penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1214
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to a succession plan for a regional public defender's office that primarily handles capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 1581
85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to a public defender's investigation into a defendant's finances.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1701
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the terms of the board members of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 286
85-1 (2017)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to making an appropriation to provide grants to assist counties in providing indigent defense services.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 392
85-1 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to grand jury proceedings; providing a criminal penalty.
Filed
HB 109
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to consideration of certain mitigating evidence at the sentencing proceeding of a defendant or the disposition hearing of a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 155
84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the use of force in defense of property.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 196
84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to consideration of certain mitigating evidence at the sentencing proceeding of a defendant or the disposition hearing of a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 380
84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to consideration of certain mitigating evidence at the sentencing proceeding of a defendant or the disposition hearing of a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 475
84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an affirmative defense available to certain students enrolled in grade level nine or above who engage in prohibited sexual contact with another student at or above that grade level.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 634
84-0 (2015)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the rights of a guardian of a person in the criminal justice system.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 803
84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the filing of a complaint for certain misdemeanor offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1386
84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the prohibition of more than one counsel appearing in a misdemeanor case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1663
84-0 (2015)
Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to a defendant's payment of costs associated with a court-appointed counsel.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2193
84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the office of a public defender appointed by the Commissioners Court of Randall County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2525
84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent indigent defendants in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2825
84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the provision and administration of indigent defense services.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2894
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the election of certain county bail bond board members.
House: County Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2969
84-0 (2015)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the provision of funding for indigent defense services.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3338
84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the appointment of counsel for indigent defendants arrested for, charged with, or taking appeal from a conviction of an assault punishable by fine only.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3633
84-0 (2015)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to reimbursement for the costs of legal services provided to an indigent defendant in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 260
84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to caseloads for attorneys who are appointed to represent indigent defendants in criminal cases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 316
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the prioritization of certain available legal defense services when appointing representation for an indigent defendant in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 544
84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to reimbursement for the costs of legal services provided to an indigent defendant in a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 872
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the adoption of a schedule of fees for the compensation of court-appointed defense counsel in criminal cases.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1057
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the provision of funding for indigent defense services.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1353
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the provision and administration of indigent defense services.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1517
84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent indigent defendants in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1958
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the election of certain county bail bond board members.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on local & uncontested calendar
HB 188
83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an affirmative defense available to certain students enrolled in grade level nine or above who engage in prohibited sexual contact with another student at or above that grade level.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 350
83-0 (2013)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to allowing defendants access to certain evidence of the state in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1245
83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the allocation of money in the judicial and court personnel training fund.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1246
83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to a defendant's authority to amend a motion for new trial in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1282
83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the copying of certain records and files relating to a child who is a party to a juvenile proceeding.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1625
83-0 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to discovery in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 2613
83-0 (2013)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to access to criminal history record information by a public defender's office and the office of capital writs and to an exemption for those offices from fees imposed for processing inquiries for that information.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3061
83-0 (2013)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to a limited exception to the prohibition on releasing personal information about a juror collected during the jury selection process in certain cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3207
83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the authority of public defenders to refuse to accept indigent defense appointments for good cause.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3633
83-0 (2013)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to access to personal information about jurors in a criminal trial.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 270
83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to a limited exception to the prohibition on releasing personal information about a juror collected during the jury selection process in certain cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 592
83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the representation of indigent defendants in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 670
83-0 (2013)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the copying of certain records and files relating to a child who is a party to a juvenile proceeding.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 780
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the prioritization of certain available legal defense services when appointing representation for an indigent defendant in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1043
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to access to personal information about jurors in a criminal trial.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1044
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to access to criminal history record information by certain entities, including certain local government corporations, public defender's offices, and the office of capital writs, and to an exemption for those offices from fees imposed for processing inquiries for that information.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1108
83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the allocation of money in the judicial and court personnel training fund.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 59
83-1 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate and prevent the wrongful convictions of indigent defendants and to identify other related errors and defects in the criminal process.
Filed
HB 60
83-2 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the use of force in defense of property.
Filed
HB 545
82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an affirmative defense available to certain students who engage in sexual contact with another student at least 13 years of age.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1646
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to representation of certain applicants for writs of habeas corpus in cases involving the death penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1754
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the reorganization of powers and duties among agencies in this state that provide representation to indigent defendants in criminal cases and to the reorganization of funding sources for indigent defense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1918
82-0 (2011)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent an indigent defendant in a capital case and to the reimbursement of certain expenses incurred by appointed counsel.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3323
82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the standards for attorneys representing indigent defendants in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3473
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to a defense to prosecution for, the punishment for, and the civil and other consequences of committing the offense of prostitution.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1028
82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent an indigent defendant in a capital case and to the reimbursement of certain expenses incurred by appointed counsel.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1078
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to representation of certain applicants for writs of habeas corpus in cases involving the death penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1308
82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the standards for attorneys representing indigent defendants in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1681
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of counsel and the rights of an accused and other requirements for the purposes of appellate proceedings or community supervision revocation proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1682
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to the creation of managed assigned counsel programs.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1834
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the payment of excess proceeds from ad valorem tax foreclosure sales to the comptroller for deposit to the credit of the fair defense account.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 199
81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to longevity pay for assistant public defenders.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 908
81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an affirmative defense available to certain students who engage in sexual contact with another student at least 13 years of age.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 921
81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to jury selection in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1360
81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchía, RafaelSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the effect under the public information law of the disclosure of certain information by a prosecutor to defense counsel.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1781
81-0 (2009)
Author: Driver, Joe
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Forensic Science Academy as a program of the Texas Engineering Extension Service of The Texas A&M University System.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2058
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the standards for attorneys representing indigent defendants in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3580
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the establishment of the capital writs committee and the office of capital writs.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 4382
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to standards of competency for attorneys appointed as counsel to indigent applicants in certain habeas corpus proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee meeting cancelled
SB 625
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the representation of indigent defendants in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1091
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the establishment of the capital writs committee and the office of capital writs and to the appointment and compensation of certain counsel for indigent defendants in a capital case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1130
81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the standards for attorneys representing indigent defendants in capital cases.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1579
81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the procedure for appointment of counsel for indigent defendants.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1710
81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Heflin, Joe
Relating to the creation of independent assigned counsel programs.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2162
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of counsel for the purposes of community supervision revocation or appellate proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2167
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the repeal of the indigent defense representation fund.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2281
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation of a public defender subaccount in the fair defense account of the general revenue fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 748
80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an affirmative defense available to certain students who engage in sexual contact with another student at least 13 years of age.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 797
80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to jury selection in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1178
80-0 (2007)
Author: Escobar, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to procedures applicable to waivers of the right to counsel in certain adversary judicial proceedings that may result in punishment by confinement.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1265
80-0 (2007)
Author: Peña, AaronSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the operations of the Task Force on Indigent Defense and a legal services fee for indigent persons paid by members of the state bar.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1266
80-0 (2007)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to the standards for attorneys representing indigent defendants in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 1267
80-0 (2007)
Author: Peña, AaronSponsor: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to appointment procedures concerning and compensation and reimbursement for counsel appointed to represent indigent defendants in certain criminal and post-conviction proceedings and to the creation of an indigent defense representation fund.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1773
80-0 (2007)
Author: Escobar, Juan
Relating to requiring written notice before the introduction of certain evidence during the punishment phase of a criminal trial.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3383
80-0 (2007)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to procedures regarding certain criminal defendants who are or may be persons with mental illness or mental retardation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3636
80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the appointment of an attorney to represent an indigent defendant who is in the custody of a correctional facility of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or another related correctional facility.
House: Corrections
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 3932
80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the office of district attorney for certain judicial districts.
House: Judiciary
Withdrawn from schedule
SB 159
80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
Relating to a local public defender's office that represents indigent defendants in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 306
80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Pierson, Paula | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent an indigent defendant in a capital case and to the reimbursement of certain expenses incurred by appointed counsel.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 454
80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to procedures applicable to waivers of the right to counsel in certain adversary judicial proceedings.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 528
80-0 (2007)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Peña, Aaron
Relating to the standards for attorneys representing indigent defendants in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 538
80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a defendant's right to appear by counsel in certain misdemeanor cases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 647
80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to create a permanent fund for indigent defense.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1472
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a subpoena issued to obtain information relating to certain attorney-client relationships.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1557
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the appointment of an attorney to represent an indigent defendant who is in the custody of a correctional facility of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or another related correctional facility.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1655
80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the capital writs committee and the office of capital writs.
House: Judiciary Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1823
80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to representation of applicants for writs of habeas corpus in cases involving the death penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2012
80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the imposition of a fee on conviction of a criminal offense and on the filing of a civil case to support indigent defendant programs.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 268
79-0 (2005)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the qualifications and appointment of counsel for indigent defendants in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 393
79-0 (2005)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to the appointment of counsel for an indigent defendant after adversarial judicial proceedings are initiated in certain counties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 449
79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an affirmative defense available to certain students who engage in sexual contact with another student at least 13 years of age.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 612
79-0 (2005)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to certain information provided to an attorney appointed to represent an indigent defendant in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 615
79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to a defendant's right to appear by counsel in certain misdemeanor cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on intent calendar
HB 696
79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to jury selection in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1276
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the appointment of counsel for indigent defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2861
79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to requiring criminal district court approval before counsel in a noncapital indigent defense case incurs certain expenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HCR 230
79-0 (2005)
Author: Escobar, JuanSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3152.
Signed by the Governor
SB 1080
79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to pre-trial procedures in a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1083
79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to procedures applicable to waivers of the right to counsel.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1508
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a subpoena issued to obtain information relating to certain attorney-client relationships.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 207
78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the appearance by a defendant in certain misdemeanor cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 615
78-0 (2003)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of counsel for an indigent applicant for a writ of habeas corpus in a capital case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 665
78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to standards of competency for attorneys appointed as counsel to indigent applicants in certain habeas corpus proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
HB 1412
78-0 (2003)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to procedures for establishing a public appointment list of attorneys from which to appoint counsel for indigent defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1428
78-0 (2003)
Author: Keel, Terry
Relating to the prosecution of a criminal case in which a spousal relationship exists between the attorney representing the state and the attorney representing the defendant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1734
78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to representation of applicants for writs of habeas corpus in cases involving the death penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
HB 2127
78-0 (2003)
Author: Castro, Joaquin | et. al.
Relating to certain information provided to an attorney appointed to represent an indigent defendant in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2288
78-0 (2003)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a defendant's right to access to information in the possession of the state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2657
78-0 (2003)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to appointment of counsel for indigent defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3241
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the prosecution and adjudication of an offense in justice or municipal courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3274
78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the office of county attorney of Pecos County, to the office of district attorney for the 83rd Judicial District and to the office of district attorney for the 112th Judicial District.
House: Judicial Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3376
78-0 (2003)
Author: Rangel, Irma | et. al.
Relating to the payment of court costs in certain asset forfeiture cases.
House: Border and International Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 727
78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the payment of fees awarded to certain attorneys appointed by a court to represent indigent inmates in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 867
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to a defendant's right to appear by counsel in certain misdemeanor cases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 1224
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Keel, Terry
Relating to the appointment of counsel for an indigent applicant for a writ of habeas corpus in a capital case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
House appoints conferees-reported
SB 1551
78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the creation and composition of judicial districts and the election and powers and duties of certain district attorneys.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
HB 19
78-1 (2003)
Author: Keel, Terry
Relating to the appointment of counsel for an indigent applicant for a writ of habeas corpus in a capital case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 90
78-1 (2003)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the time in which counsel must be appointed for indigent misdemeanants in certain counties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 77
77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to discovery in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 267
77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the quality of legal representation in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
HB 382
77-0 (2001)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to discovery in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 797
77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to certain pretrial requirements regarding persons accused of crime who remain confined pending trial.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 840
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to a defendant's waiver of arraignment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1745
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the period during which a person arrested is required to be taken before a magistrate and to the appointment and compensation of counsel to represent indigent persons accused of crime.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3029
77-0 (2001)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to prohibition of disclosure of defense counsel's fee statements by liability insurers; providing a civil penalty.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3561
77-0 (2001)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to prohibition of disclosure of defense counsel's fee statements by liability insurers; providing a civil penalty.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3660
77-0 (2001)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the appointment of a public defender by the Commissioners Court of Randall County.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 7
77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the period during which a person arrested is required to be taken before a magistrate or released on bond and to the appointment and compensation of counsel to represent indigent persons accused of crime.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 1/1/02
SB 582
77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the discovery of certain information in criminal cases and the manner in which defendants receive that information.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 1295
77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of indecency with a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 1653
77-0 (2001)
Author: Bernsen, DavidSponsor: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to prohibition of disclosure of defense counsel's fee statements by liability insurers; providing a civil penalty.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1781
77-0 (2001)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Swinford, David
Relating to the appointment of a public defender by the Commissioners Court of Potter County.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1789
77-0 (2001)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the appointment of a public defender by the Commissioners Court of Randall County.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2323
76-0 (1999)
Author: Jones, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the offense of unlawfully carrying a weapon to certain persons carrying a handgun in a motor vehicle.
House: Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
SB 247
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to defense and pretrial information gathering standards for indigent people who are accused of crime.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 908
75-0 (1997)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent a defendant in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1238
75-0 (1997)
Author: Junell, RobertSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the appointment of a public defender by the Commissioners Court of Tom Green County.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3235
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the right to counsel in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3236
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the notice of right to counsel in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 1080
75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to defense and pretrial information gathering standards for indigent people who are accused of crime.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3
74-0 (1995)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to procedures for applying for a writ of habeas corpus by persons convicted of a felony and procedures for the compensation and appointment of counsel to represent certain persons charged with a capital felony.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 308
74-0 (1995)
Author: Park, CarolynSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the waiver of trial by jury by a defendant charged with an offense punishable by fine only.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on intent calendar
HB 309
74-0 (1995)
Author: Park, Carolyn
Relating to the waiver of trial by jury in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 617
74-0 (1995)
Author: Hirschi, John
Relating to the representation of certain indigent persons by public defenders in Wichita County.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 1247
74-0 (1995)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent indigent defendants or inmates.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1994
74-0 (1995)
Author: De La Garza, Eddie
Relating to the requirement of pro bono legal services by certain attorneys.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2289
74-0 (1995)
Author: Hirschi, JohnSponsor: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the representation of certain indigent persons by public defenders in Wichita County.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 3156
74-0 (1995)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to defense and pretrial information gathering standards for indigent people who are accused of crime.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 326
74-0 (1995)
Author: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to the use of interest on client funds held by attorneys for the legal representation of a criminal defendant.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 412
74-0 (1995)
Author: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to the use of state funds or services by certain private entities for the legal representation of an inmate sentenced to death.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 440
74-0 (1995)
Author: Montford, John | et. al.Sponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to procedures for applying for a writ of habeas corpus by persons convicted of a felony and procedures for the compensation and appointment of counsel to represent certain persons charged with a capital felony.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 1074
74-0 (1995)
Author: Brown, J.E. | et. al.Sponsor: Talton, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the operations of a grand jury; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 1383
74-0 (1995)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to defense and pretrial information gathering standards for indigent people who are accused of crime.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
HB 1440
73-0 (1993)
Author: De La Garza, Eddie
Relating to the requirement of pro bono legal services by certain attorneys.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1562
73-0 (1993)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to procedures for petitioning for a writ of habeas corpus by persons sentenced to death and procedures for the compensation and appointment of counsel to represent persons sentenced to death.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2325
73-0 (1993)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to continuing legal education, technical assistance and other support programs for prosecuting attorneys and their personnel and for criminal defense attorneys who regularly represent indigent defendants.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2772
73-0 (1993)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the authority of a commissioners court in certain counties to establish a public defender's office and to provide for the expenses of that offices.
House: County Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 2774
73-0 (1993)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the training, qualifications, and duties of attorneys appointed to represent indigent defendants in criminal cases.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 947
73-0 (1993)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to continuing legal education for certain attorneys, judges, court personnel, and justices of the peace.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 984
73-0 (1993)
Author: Turner, Jim
Relating to procedures for petitioning for a writ of habeas corpus by persons sentenced to death and procedures for the compensation and appointment of counsel to represent persons sentenced to death.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1158
73-0 (1993)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the participation in pro bono legal services to low-income Texans by prosecutors.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 1159
73-0 (1993)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the participation in pro bono legal services to low-imcome Texans by some attorney employees of the State of Texas.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 1179
73-0 (1993)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the provision of free legal services to low income individuals.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 765
72-0 (1991)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to the right to counsel of a witness before a grand jury.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Record vote
HB 1047
72-0 (1991)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to compensation of counsel appointed to defend indigent defendants in appellate courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
HB 1636
72-0 (1991)
Author: Russell, Sam
Relating to a county's authority to create a public defender's office in the county.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 2099
72-0 (1991)
Author: Brady, Kevin
Relating to the appointment of a public defender.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2426
72-0 (1991)
Author: Bomer, EltonSponsor: Haley, Bill
Relating to legal defense of indigent inmates.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 2727
72-0 (1991)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation of a public defender for the 293rd and 365th judicial districts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 2746
72-0 (1991)
Author: Perez, Nicolas
Relating to providing legal defense for County employees for actions arising from the performance of public duty.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 2778
72-0 (1991)
Author: Bomer, EltonSponsor: Haley, Bill
Relating to the appointment of a public defender for Cherokee County.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 336
72-0 (1991)
Author: Turner, JimSponsor: Brady, Kevin
Relating to the appointment of a public defender.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars
SB 600
72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to compensation of counsel appointed to represent a criminal defendant in a case in which delays are attributable to the prosecution.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1048
72-0 (1991)
Author: Leedom, JohnSponsor: Eckels, Robert
Relating to the payment by the state or counties for trial transcripts in cases involving indigents.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 1398
72-0 (1991)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the authority of the Commissioners Court of Bexar County or the judges hearing criminal cases in Bexar County to provide for a public defenders program.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1485
72-0 (1991)
Author: Haley, Bill
Relating to the appointment of a public defender for Cherokee County.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 144
72-1 (1991)
Author: Brady, Kevin
Relating to the appointment of a public defender.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1027
71-0 (1989)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to affirmative defenses for the offenses of indecency with a child and sexual assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Pending in committee
HB 1842
71-0 (1989)
Author: Parker, Jim
Relating to the compensation of counsel appointed to defend indigent inmates charged with criminal offenses while confined in the Texas Department of Corrections.
House: Appropriations
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 2527
71-0 (1989)
Author: Hury, James
Relating to the office of public defender in counties with at least four county courts and four district courts.
House: County Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 3113
71-0 (1989)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the establishment of a public defender's office in Aransas County.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3196
71-0 (1989)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Uribe, Hector
Relating to public defenders in certain courts in Hidalgo County.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
SB 1741
71-0 (1989)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the establishment of a public defender's office in Aransas County.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to County Affairs
HB 81
71-2 (1989)
Author: Swift, Dick
Relating to establishing the Indigent Inmate Defense Program and to transferring appropriations related to the representation of indigent inmates.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 57
71-2 (1989)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the provision of legal services to indigents charged in criminal cases in Bexar County.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 80
71-6 (1990)
Author: Rudd, JimSponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the defense of indigent inmates charged with offenses committed while in the custody of the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 67
71-6 (1990)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the defense of indigent inmates charged with offenses committed while in the custody of the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice; making an appropriation.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 307
70-0 (1987)
Author: Johnson, Cliff
Relating to the representation of indigent inmate defendants in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 449
70-0 (1987)
Author: Geistweidt, GeraldSponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the appointment, duties and compensation of a public defender for the 33rd Judicial District.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 479
70-0 (1987)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the establishment of the office of state defense attorney.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 544
70-0 (1987)
Author: Garcia, OrlandoSponsor: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the dismissal of certain criminal actions, the granting of certain motions or exceptions in criminal actions, and the review of those activities by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Left as pending business in comm.
HB 618
70-0 (1987)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to a defendant's right to be represented by counsel in certain criminal proceedings and to the duties and compensation of appointed counsel.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 679
70-0 (1987)
Author: Hury, JamesSponsor: McFarland, Bob
Relating to the order of proceedings in a criminal trial.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 219
70-0 (1987)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the establishment of the office of state defense attorney.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left as pending business in comm.
SB 1108
70-0 (1987)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Smith, Terral
Relating to a defendant's right to be represented by counsel in certain criminal proceedings and to the duties and compensation of appointed counsel.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 73
70-2 (1987)
Author: Johnson, Cliff
Relating to the representation of indigent defendants in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 642
69-0 (1985)
Author: Hammond, Bill
Relating to eligibility requirements for public defenders.
House: Judiciary
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
HB 1880
69-0 (1985)
Author: Russell, Sam
Relating to a county's authority to create a public defender's office in the county.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 2017
69-0 (1985)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the administration and financing of a program to provide representation by counsel and transcription services for indigent defendants in criminal cases.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2138
69-0 (1985)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the preparation for trial by an appointed counsel in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 142
69-0 (1985)
Author: Glasgow, BobSponsor: Evans, Charles
Relating to the appointment of public defenders by criminal district judges in Tarrant County.
House: Judiciary Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 144
69-0 (1985)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the payment of court-appointed counsel by a county in certain criminal proceedings and by the state in capital cases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Postponed in s/c
SB 405
69-0 (1985)
Author: Edwards, ChetSponsor: Hammond, Bill
Relating to eligibility requirements for public defenders.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1174
69-0 (1985)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the administration and financing of a program to provide representation by counsel and transcription services for indigent defendants in criminal cases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SR 328
69-0 (1985)
Author: Parker, Carl
Directing the Senate Jurisprudence Committee to conduct an interim study of the State's system of legal representation.
HB 158
68-0 (1983)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the administration and financing of a program to provide representation by counsel and transcription services for indigent defendants in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
HB 217
68-0 (1983)
Author: Keller, Ray
Relating to the administration and financing of a program to provide representation by counsel and transcription services for indigent defendants in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 765
68-0 (1983)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to discovery and depositions in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1261
68-0 (1983)
Author: Gavin, John
Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of Wichita County to create the office of public defender for that county.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 158
68-0 (1983)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the payment of court-appointed counsel by a county in certain criminal proceedings and by the state in capital cases.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
SB 257
68-0 (1983)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Gavin, John
Relating to the authority of the Commissioners Court of Wichita County to create the office of public defender for that county, to the funding and operations of the office, to the powers and duties of the public defender, and to the qualifications, compensation, appointment, and removal of personnel.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 492
68-0 (1983)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to establishment and funding of a program to provide legal services for the indigent.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
SB 756
68-0 (1983)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the administration and financing of a program to provide representation by counsel and transcription services for indigent defendants in criminal cases.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
SB 1327
68-0 (1983)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the state paying attorney's fees for certain suits against court-appointed attorneys.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Postponed
HB 526
67-0 (1981)
Author: Lewis, Gibson
Relating to payment of court appointed counsel by a county in certain criminal proceedings and by the state in capital cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken
HB 632
67-0 (1981)
Author: Keller, Ray
Relating to payment of court-appointed counsel by the state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken
HB 1143
67-0 (1981)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the administration and financing of a program to provide representation by counsel and transcription services for indigent defendants in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1878
67-0 (1981)
Author: Clark, Bill
Relating to minimum compensation for certain court-appointed attorneys.
House: Judiciary Senate: Human Resources
Referred to Committee on Human Resources
HB 1981
67-0 (1981)
Author: Garcia, A. C. "Tony"
Relating to the compensation of a court-appointed counsel in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2224
67-0 (1981)
Author: Hackney, Clint
Relating to the furnishing to defendant's counsel of a copy of the indictment or information which charges a defendant with commission of a crime.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2269
67-0 (1981)
Author: Moreno, Paul
Relating to the appointment of counsel for persons too poor to employ counsel.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 12
67-0 (1981)
Author: Short, E.L.Sponsor: Lewis, Gibson
Relating to payment of court-appointed counsel by a county in certain criminal proceedings and by the state in capital cases; providing limitation periods for indictments of felonies.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 432
67-0 (1981)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the administration and financing of a program to provide representation by counsel and transcription services for indigent defendents in criminal cases; changing certain of the fee schedules allowed in such cases.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
SB 1108
67-0 (1981)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the reimbursement of counties by the State of Texas for funds paid to counsel appointed to defend persons who are in the custody of the Texas Department of Corrections.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
HB 243
66-0 (1979)
Author: Keese, Bill
Relating to payment by the state of part of attorneys' fees and expenses for representation for indigent criminal defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1993
66-0 (1979)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the right to representation by counsel in criminal proceedings, compensation for appointed counsel, and reimbursement to the counties by defendants and by the state; providing fees to the state to be paid by nonindigent defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Scheduled for future calendar placement
SB 272
66-0 (1979)
Author: Short, E.L.Sponsor: Mayes, Ed
Relating to payment of court appointed counsel by a county in certain criminal proceedings and by the state in capital cases.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Failure to suspend the rules
SB 446
66-0 (1979)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Criss, Lloyd
Providing for the appointment and compensation of public defenders in certain counties; defining their duties and responsibilities; and providing for other court appointed attorneys.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 750
66-0 (1979)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the right to representation by counsel in criminal proceedings, compensation for appointed counsel, and reimbursement to the counties by defendants and by the state; authorizing appropriations; providing fees to the state to be paid by nonindigent defendants.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
SB 1113
65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, Gene
Relating to compensation for court appointed attorneys.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Motion lost
SB 1295
65-0 (1977)
Author: Meier, BillSponsor: Willis, Doyle
Providing for the appointment and compensation of defense attorneys of Tarrant County to represent certain indigent persons; prescribing the qualifications, powers, and responsibilities of such attorneys.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Assigned to General State Calendar
HB 1529
64-0 (1975)
Author: Short, E.L.
Relating to payment of court appointed counsel by the state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Rules suspended
HB 1569
64-0 (1975)
Author: Wyatt, Jr., JoeSponsor: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to the allowance of a minimum compensation to certain court-appointed attorneys.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days
HB 1450
63-0 (1973)
Author: Lombardino, Frank
Relating to the appointment and compensation of public defenders for juveniles in juvenile delinquency proceedings; defining their qualifications and duties; permitting two or more counties to create a public defender for juveniles district; providing for other court appointed attorneys.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 541
61-0 (1969)
Author: Calhoun, Frank
Relating to providing compensation from county funds for court-appointed counsel in habeas corpus hearings.
HB 615
61-0 (1969)
Author: Shannon, Jr., Joe
Relating to providing for the appointment and compensation of Public Defenders of Tarrant County, defining their duties and responsibilities; providing for other court appointed attorneys.
SB 286
61-0 (1969)
Author: Brooks, Chet | et. al.
Relating to furnishing legal counsel for indigents accused of crime in certain counties and to investigating entitlement to release of persons on personal bond.
HB 757
60-0 (1967)
Author: Duggan, Jr., Fitzhugh Lee
Relating to furnishing legal counsel for indigents accused of crime and to investigating entitlement to release of persons on personal bond.
HB 974
60-0 (1967)
Author: Salter, Robert F. "Bob"
Relating to the payment of court-appointed counsel for certain delinquent children charged with a crime in counties where state training schools are located.
HB 1013
60-0 (1967)
Author: Shannon, Jr., Joe | et. al.
Relating to creation of a public defender office in Tarrant County.
HB 778
59-0 (1965)
Author: Mann, Jr., Dudley R. | et. al.
Relating to the fees of court appointed attorneys in felony cases.
HB 811
59-0 (1965)
Author: Whitfield, Jr., Joseph Charles "Whit" | et. al.
Relating to permitting certain counties to establish an office of Public Defender.
HCR 40
59-0 (1965)
Author: Peeler, Travis A.
Requesting the Texas Legislative Council to study the methods which could be utilized to guarantee an accused the right to competent and adequate counsel.
HB 1004
58-0 (1963)
Author: Whitfield, Jr., Joseph Charles "Whit" | et. al.
Relating to authorizing certain counties to establish the office of Public Defender.
SB 260
57-0 (1961)
Author: Gonzalez, Henry Barbosa
Relating to authorizing counties to establish the Office of Public Defender; excepting counties of less than two hundred and fifty thousand (250,000) population; providing qualifications, appointment, duties, expenses and salary, records and reports.
HB 229
56-0 (1959)
Author: Whitfield, Jr., Joseph Charles "Whit"
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure so as to provide that when an accused in any felony is arraigned or it is made known to the court at any time that he is not able to hire an attorney that the court shall appoint one (1) or more practicing attorneys to represent him and the attorney shall have ten (10) days notice unless waived in writing by the accused and attorney.
HB 230
56-0 (1959)
Author: Whitfield, Jr., Joseph Charles "Whit"
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure by increasing attorney fees for representation of indigents accused of felony offenses.
HB 667
56-0 (1959)
Author: Johnston, Dean Francis | et. al.
Relating to permitting any county to establish an office of Public Defender.
SB 59
56-0 (1959)
Author: Gonzalez, Henry Barbosa
Relating to authorize counties to establish the office of public defender.
HB 62
56-1 (1959)
Author: Whitfield, Jr., Joseph Charles "Whit"
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure by increasing attorney fees for representation of indigents accused of felony offenses.
HB 38
56-2 (1959)
Author: Whitfield, Jr., Joseph Charles "Whit"
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure increasing attorney fees for representation of indigents accused of felony offense; providing for fees on pleas of guilty.
HB 210
55-0 (1957)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" | et. al.
Relating to compensation of counsel appointed by the court to defend persons in felony cases; fixing and requiring the payment of minimum fees and authorizing the commissioners court of each county to fix the maximum for fees payable in that county.
HB 264
55-0 (1957)
Author: Patterson, Robert R.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure by increasing attorney fees for representation of indigents accused of felony offenses.
HB 678
55-0 (1957)
Author: Mann, Frank E.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of the State of Texas in regards to Court appointed counsel.
HB 822
55-0 (1957)
Author: Elliott, William Marshall "Bill"
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of the State of Texas so as to provide for the appointment of counsel to represent an indigent accused.
SB 213
55-0 (1957)
Author: Gonzalez, Henry Barbosa
Relating to authorizing counties to establish the office of public defender.
HB 318
54-0 (1955)
Author: Maverick, Jr., Fontaine Maury | et. al.
Relating to authorizing counties to establish the office of public defender; excepting counties less than 250,000 population; providing qualifications; providing for appointment; setting forth duties; providing for expenses and salary; providing for records and reports; making the act cumulative.
HB 435
53-0 (1953)
Author: Caufield, Stanley W. | et. al.
Relating to amending the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure to provide that an accused person in capital cases shall be entitled to be represented by an attorney having at least ten years experience.
HB 591
53-0 (1953)
Author: Maverick, Jr., Fontaine Maury
Relating to authorizing counties of this State to provide for a public defender.
HB 14
52-0 (1951)
Author: Buchanan, Dexter Harold "Buck" | et. al.
Relating to providing for compensation of counsel appointed pursuant to law to defend persons in criminal cases; providing for the payment of such compensation.
HB 415
52-0 (1951)
Author: Etheredge, Jr., M. B.
Relating to exempting elected County officials who are members of the legal profession from being appointed to defend criminals in all Courts of this State.
SB 112
52-0 (1951)
Author: Carter, Joseph Daniel "Joe"
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure to provide increased fees for the attorney representing the State in Justice Court in pleas of guilty.
HB 813
51-0 (1949)
Author: Peterson, Dudley W.
Relating to providing for compensation of counsel appointed pursuant to law to defend persons in criminal cases.
HB 429
50-0 (1947)
Author: Fertsch, Marvin D.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure, providing for compensation of counsel appointed to defend persons who are too poor to employ counsel in capital felony cases.
HB 456
50-0 (1947)
Author: Murphy, Jr., Charles Alfred
Relating to amending the Penal Code relative to the penalty for refusal to allow consultation with counsel or other persons to a prisoner.
HB 601
50-0 (1947)
Author: Reams, Sam G.
Relating to amending a previous Act, so as to provide for the payment of fees to attorneys appointed by the court to defend indigent persons too poor to employ counsel.
HB 662
49-0 (1945)
Author: Harris, Joe
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure by providing for compensation of counsel appointed to defend persons who are too poor to employ counsel.
SB 405
44-0 (1935)
Author: Woodruff, Henry Grady
Relating to providing for fees of officers in certain cases.
SB 193
41-0 (1929)
Author: Cunningham, Oliver C.
Relating to amending Article 776 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1925, so that it shall not be mandatory upon the trial judge to appoint counsel to represent the defendant when he has no counsel of his own selection.
SB 24
40-0 (1927)
Author: Bledsoe, William Harrison
Relating to repeal certain Articles of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1925.
HB 189
35-0 (1917)
Author: Woods, James Hollins
Relating to the appointment of counsel in felony cases for indigent defendants and allowing attorney's fees.
HB 306
35-0 (1917)
Author: Holland, Robert H.
Relating to regulating the appointment of counsel by the court for persons indicted, charged and tried in felony cases.
HB 353
34-0 (1915)
Author: Holland, Robert H.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure providing for appointment of counsel by court for persons indicted, charged and tried in Felony cases who are too poor to employ or secure counsel for their defense.