Texas HB4915 amends legal representation and magistrate proceedings for indigent persons, including loan repayment assistance for public defense.
Texas HB4915 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure and other statutes to enhance legal representation for indigent persons in the state. It allows for the appointment of counsel for indigent defendants appearing before a magistrate if funds are appropriated. The bill also establishes a program for repaying education loans for public defense attorneys, with assistance up to $60,000 per year for four years.
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