Texas SB1647 amends jury service qualifications and exemptions for grand and petit jurors.

Texas SB1647 modifies the qualifications and exemptions for serving on grand and petit juries. It allows exemptions for individuals over 75 years old, those caring for a child under 18, students, and those with physical or mental impairments. It also exempts those who have served as jurors too recently or are convicted of misdemeanor theft or felonies. The bill mandates maintaining lists of exempted individuals and sharing these lists with relevant authorities. It takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas SB1647 amends jury service qualifications and exemptions for grand and petit jurors.

Texas SB1647 modifies the qualifications and exemptions for serving on grand and petit juries. It allows exemptions for individuals over 75 years old, those caring for a child under 18, students, and those with physical or mental impairments. It also exempts those who have served as jurors too recently or are convicted of misdemeanor theft or felonies. The bill mandates maintaining lists of exempted individuals and sharing these lists with relevant authorities. It takes effect September 1, 2025.