Establishes the inmate legal services office and board to provide legal representation for indigent inmates in Texas.

The bill establishes the inmate legal services office and board to govern the provision of legal services for indigent inmates. The board, composed of nine members appointed by the State Bar of Texas, oversees the office's operations. The office, directed by a hired director, provides legal representation to indigent inmates, with specific provisions for conflict of interest and resource limitations. The director and attorneys employed by the office are prohibited from private practice and accepting unauthorized payments.

Establishes the inmate legal services office and board to provide legal representation for indigent inmates in Texas.

The bill establishes the inmate legal services office and board to govern the provision of legal services for indigent inmates. The board, composed of nine members appointed by the State Bar of Texas, oversees the office's operations. The office, directed by a hired director, provides legal representation to indigent inmates, with specific provisions for conflict of interest and resource limitations. The director and attorneys employed by the office are prohibited from private practice and accepting unauthorized payments.