Texas HB1957 amends the state's Government Code to allow individuals over 65 years of age to claim an exemption from jury service.

HB1957 amends the Texas Government Code to allow individuals over 65 years of age to establish an exemption from jury service. This change applies to those who have served as a petit juror in the three years preceding their summons in a county with a population of at least 250,000. The bill also allows those over 75 years of age to claim a permanent exemption if they have served as a petit juror in the preceding 24 months in a county with a population of at least 200,000.

Texas HB1957 amends the state's Government Code to allow individuals over 65 years of age to claim an exemption from jury service.

HB1957 amends the Texas Government Code to allow individuals over 65 years of age to establish an exemption from jury service. This change applies to those who have served as a petit juror in the three years preceding their summons in a county with a population of at least 250,000. The bill also allows those over 75 years of age to claim a permanent exemption if they have served as a petit juror in the preceding 24 months in a county with a population of at least 200,000.