Texas HB507 establishes policies and standards for legal representation of indigent defendants in capital cases.

Texas HB507 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to create a statewide capital defense training and standards committee. This committee will adopt policies and standards for providing legal representation to indigent defendants in capital cases, including training requirements, qualification standards, and continuing legal education requirements. The bill also mandates that local selection committees evaluate and determine the list of qualified attorneys for capital cases and post these lists on their websites.

Texas HB507 establishes policies and standards for legal representation of indigent defendants in capital cases.

Texas HB507 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to create a statewide capital defense training and standards committee. This committee will adopt policies and standards for providing legal representation to indigent defendants in capital cases, including training requirements, qualification standards, and continuing legal education requirements. The bill also mandates that local selection committees evaluate and determine the list of qualified attorneys for capital cases and post these lists on their websites.