Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 841.005. Texas Board of Criminal Justice

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) In this section, "board" means the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (d), the board shall provide representation for an indigent person subject to a civil commitment proceeding under this chapter.

(c) In providing representation for indigent persons described by Subsection (b):

(1) the board may employ attorneys, support staff, and any other personnel required to provide the representation;

(2) personnel employed under Subdivision (1) are directly responsible to the board in the performance of their duties;  and

(3) the board shall pay all fees and costs associated with providing the representation.

(d) If for any reason the board is unable to provide representation for an indigent person described by Subsection (b) at a civil commitment proceeding under this chapter, the court shall appoint other counsel to represent the indigent person.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 841.005. Texas Board of Criminal Justice - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/health-and-safety-code/health-safety-sect-841-005/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard