Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 5540: Relating to the appointment of counsel for indigent defendants released from custody.

In committee Last action April 7, 2025: Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence

Plain-language summary

HB 5540 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the appointment of counsel for indigent defendants released from custody. Primary sponsor: Trey Martinez Fischer (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2025): Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Trey Martinez Fischer (Democratic).