Texas Government Code

§ 79.012 — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

GV § 79.012Title 2. JUDICIAL BRANCH · Part F. COURT ADMINISTRATION · Ch. 79. TEXAS INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION · Art. B. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

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(a)The executive director is appointed by the board.

(b)The executive director:

(1)must demonstrate an interest in the standards for and provision of criminal defense services and family protection services to indigent individuals;

(2)may not engage in the private practice of law; and

(3)may not accept money, property, or any other thing of value not authorized by law for services rendered under this chapter. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 984 (H.B. 1754), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011. Amended by:

Legislative history

Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 861 (H.B. 3474), Sec. 15.001, eff. June 13, 2023. Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 965 (S.B. 2120), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2023.