Texas Government Code

§ 79.034 — POLICIES AND STANDARDS

GV § 79.034Title 2. JUDICIAL BRANCH · Part F. COURT ADMINISTRATION · Ch. 79. TEXAS INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION · Art. C. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSION

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(a)The commission shall develop policies and standards for providing:

(1)legal representation and other defense services to indigent defendants at trial, on appeal, and in postconviction proceedings; and

(2)family protection services to indigent parents and children. (a-1) The policies and standards may include:

(1)performance standards for counsel appointed to represent indigent individuals;

(2)qualification standards under which attorneys may qualify for appointment to represent:

(A)indigent defendants, including:

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Legislative history

Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 965 (S.B. 2120), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2023.