Establishes a grant program for Texas counties to assist indigent litigants with transportation to and from court proceedings.
The bill creates a grant program for Texas counties to receive financial assistance for providing transportation to indigent litigants. Counties can apply for a grant once per fiscal year, which must be used solely for transportation assistance. The comptroller will award grants and establish rules for the program, including application processes, deadlines, and monitoring procedures. The program aims to ensure efficient administration of justice by supporting indigent litigants. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.
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