Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 2647: Relating to the establishment of the inmate legal services office and to the appointment and compensation of certain legal counsel for certain indigent inmates and other persons in secure correctional facilities.

In committee Last action March 18, 2025: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence

Plain-language summary

HB 2647 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on February 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the establishment of the inmate legal services office and to the appointment and compensation of certain legal counsel for certain indigent inmates and other persons in secure correctional facilities. Primary sponsor: Harold Dutton (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2025): Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Harold Dutton (Democratic).