Title GV, Government Code

Sec. 79.013. EX OFFICIO MEMBERS. The ex officio members of the board are: (1) the following six members of the council: (A) the chief justice of the supreme court; (B) the presiding judge of the court of criminal appeals; (C) one of the members of the senate serving on the counci…

Sec. 79.014. APPOINTMENTS. (a) The governor shall appoint with the advice and consent of the senate seven members of the board as follows: (1) one member who is a district judge serving as a presiding judge of an administrative judicial region; (2) one member who is a judge of a …

Sec. 79.015. PRESIDING OFFICER. The board shall select a chair from among its members. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 984 (H.B. 1754), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.

Sec. 79.016. DISCLOSURE REQUIRED. (a) A board member who is a chief public defender or a director of a managed assigned counsel program for an entity that applies for funds under Section 79.037 shall disclose that fact before a vote by the board regarding an award of funds to tha…

Sec. 79.017. VACANCIES. A vacancy on the board must be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 984 (H.B. 1754), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.

Sec. 79.018. MEETINGS; QUORUM; VOTING. (a) The board shall meet at least four times each year and at such other times as it considers necessary or convenient to perform its duties. (b) Six members of the board constitute a quorum for purposes of transacting the business of the bo…

Sec. 79.019. COMPENSATION. A board member may not receive compensation for services on the board but is entitled to be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in discharging board duties. The expenses are paid from funds appropriated to the board. Added by Acts 2011…

Sec. 79.020. IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY. A member of the board performing duties on behalf of the board is not liable for damages arising from an act or omission within the scope of those duties. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 984 (H.B. 1754), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 201…

Sec. 79.021. RULES. The board shall adopt rules as necessary to implement this chapter. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 984 (H.B. 1754), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011. SUBCHAPTER C. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSION

Sec. 79.031. FAIR DEFENSE ACCOUNT. The fair defense account is an account in the general revenue fund that may be appropriated only to: (1) the commission for the purpose of implementing this chapter; and (2) the office of capital and forensic writs for the purpose of implementin…

Sec. 79.032. ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS, GRANTS, AND OTHER FUNDS; STATE GRANTS TEAM. (a) The commission may accept gifts, grants, and other funds from any public or private source to pay expenses incurred in performing its duties under this chapter. (b) The State Grants Team of the Gove…

Sec. 79.033. ADMINISTRATIVE ATTACHMENT; SUPPORT; BUDGET. (a) The commission is administratively attached to the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System. (b) The office of court administration shall provide administrative support services, including human resou…

Sec. 79.034. POLICIES AND STANDARDS. (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 ind…

Sec. 79.035. COUNTY REPORTING PLAN; COMMISSION REPORTS. (a) The commission shall develop a plan that establishes statewide requirements for counties relating to reporting indigent defense information and family protection services information. The plan must include provisions des…

Sec. 79.036. INDIGENT DEFENSE INFORMATION. (a) Not later than November 1 of each odd-numbered year and in the form and manner prescribed by the commission, each county shall prepare and provide to the commission: (1) a copy of all formal and informal rules and forms that describe…

Sec. 79.0365. FAMILY PROTECTION SERVICES INFORMATION. (a) Not later than November 1 of each odd-numbered year and in the form and manner prescribed by the commission, each county shall prepare and provide to the commission: (1) a copy of all formal and informal rules and forms go…

Sec. 79.037. TECHNICAL SUPPORT; GRANTS. (a) The commission shall: (1) provide technical support to: (A) assist counties in improving their systems for providing indigent defense services, including indigent defense support services; (B) assist counties in improving their systems …

Sec. 79.039. EXONERATION REPORT. (a) Each legal clinic or program in this state that is operated by a law school and that receives financial support from the commission shall submit to the commission an annual report regarding criminal cases: (1) in which the clinic or program ha…

Sec. 79.040. INDIGENT DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEM. (a) By entering into an interlocal contract with one or more counties under Chapter 791, the commission may participate and assist counties in the creation, implementation, operation, and maintenance of a computerized system to be…

Sec. 79.041. FAMILY PROTECTION SERVICES INFORMATION SYSTEM. (a) By entering into an interlocal contract with one or more counties under Chapter 791, the commission may participate and assist counties in the creation, implementation, operation, and maintenance of a computerized sy…

Sec. 79.042. SUCCESSION PLAN FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC DEFENDERS' OFFICES. (a) In this section, "governmental entity" has the meaning assigned by Article 26.044, Code of Criminal Procedure. (b) As a condition of a grant awarded by the commission to a regional public defender's office th…