Bill	Session	Author & Sponsor	Caption	Committees	Last action
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, Juan Sponsor: 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, Lois Sponsor: 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, John Sponsor: 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 Peña Sponsor: 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, John Sponsor: 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, Garnet Sponsor: 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, Juan Sponsor: 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, Juan Sponsor: 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, Juan Sponsor: 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, Sylvester Sponsor: 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, Kel Sponsor: 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, John Sponsor: 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, José Sponsor: 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, Pete Sponsor: 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, Pete Sponsor: 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, Kel Sponsor: 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, Rodney Sponsor: 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: Anchia, Rafael Sponsor: 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, Jeff Sponsor: 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, Robert Sponsor: 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, Rodney Sponsor: 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, Aaron Sponsor: 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, Aaron Sponsor: 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, Jeff Sponsor: 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, Chris Sponsor: 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, Kel Sponsor: 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, Juan Sponsor: 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, Robert Sponsor: 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, Juan Sponsor: 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, Robert Sponsor: 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, Pete Sponsor: 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, David Sponsor: 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, Teel Sponsor: 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, Teel Sponsor: 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, Robert Sponsor: 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, Carolyn Sponsor: 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, John Sponsor: 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, John Sponsor: 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, Pete Sponsor: 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, Elton Sponsor: 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, Pete Sponsor: 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, Elton Sponsor: 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, Jim Sponsor: 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, John Sponsor: 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, Todd Sponsor: 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, Juan Sponsor: 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, Jim Sponsor: 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, Gerald Sponsor: 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, Orlando Sponsor: 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, James Sponsor: 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, Ray Sponsor: 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, Bob Sponsor: 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, Chet Sponsor: 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, David Sponsor: 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, Ray Sponsor: 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, David Sponsor: 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, Bill Sponsor: 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., Joe Sponsor: 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 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.

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