(b) The following qualified persons may be excused from grand jury service:
(1) a person older than 70 years of age;
(2) a person responsible for the care of a child younger than 18 years of age;
(3) a student of a public or private secondary school;
(4) a person enrolled in and in actual attendance at an institution of higher education; and
(5) any other person the court determines has a reasonable excuse from service.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.03, eff. January 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure
Chapter 19A - Grand Jury Organization
Subchapter C. Grand Juror Qualifications; Excuses From Service
Article 19A.101. Grand Juror Qualifications
Article 19A.102. Testing Qualifications of Prospective Grand Jurors
Article 19A.103. Qualified Grand Jurors Accepted