SB1083 amends Texas Code of Criminal Procedure to allow indigent person representation in certain counties.

SB1083 amends Article 26.04 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure to allow for the appointment of an attorney to represent indigent persons in specific counties. This applies only to counties with a population of 2.5 million or more that are adjacent to a county with a population of more than 2.1 million. The appointed attorney can provide counsel for the indigent person's appearance before a magistrate as required by certain articles. The attorney may continue to represent the person in subsequent proceedings if appointed under other provisions.

SB1083 amends Texas Code of Criminal Procedure to allow indigent person representation in certain counties.

SB1083 amends Article 26.04 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure to allow for the appointment of an attorney to represent indigent persons in specific counties. This applies only to counties with a population of 2.5 million or more that are adjacent to a county with a population of more than 2.1 million. The appointed attorney can provide counsel for the indigent person's appearance before a magistrate as required by certain articles. The attorney may continue to represent the person in subsequent proceedings if appointed under other provisions.