Texas SB1075 expands excuses for grand jury service to include more individuals.

Texas SB1075 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to expand the list of excuses for grand jury service. The bill allows individuals older than 70, those responsible for a child under 18, secondary school students, higher education students, and legislative employees during a session to be excused. It also permits courts to excuse other individuals with reasonable reasons. These changes apply to grand jury proceedings starting after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas SB1075 expands excuses for grand jury service to include more individuals.

Texas SB1075 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to expand the list of excuses for grand jury service. The bill allows individuals older than 70, those responsible for a child under 18, secondary school students, higher education students, and legislative employees during a session to be excused. It also permits courts to excuse other individuals with reasonable reasons. These changes apply to grand jury proceedings starting after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.