Tex. Health and Safety Code § 841.005
TEXAS BOARD OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Texas · Texas Health and Safety Code · Status: effective
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- Tex. Health and Safety Code § 841.005, TEXAS BOARD OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, Texas, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/676490
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(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.