(1) "Guardian" has the meaning assigned by Section 1002.012, Estates Code.
(2) "Letters of guardianship" means a certificate issued under Section 1106.001(a), Estates Code.
(b) A guardian who provides a court with letters of guardianship for a defendant may:
(1) provide information relevant to the determination of indigency; and
(2) request that counsel be appointed in accordance with this chapter.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 688 (H.B. 634), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure
Article 26.011. Waiver of Arraignment
Article 26.02. Purpose of Arraignment
Article 26.03. Time of Arraignment
Article 26.04. Procedures for Appointing Counsel
Article 26.041. Procedures Related to Guardianships
Article 26.044. Public Defender's Office
Article 26.045. Public Defender Oversight Board
Article 26.047. Managed Assigned Counsel Program
Article 26.05. Compensation of Counsel Appointed to Defend
Article 26.051. Indigent Inmate Defense
Article 26.056. Contribution From State in Certain Counties
Article 26.057. Cost of Employment of Counsel for Certain Minors
Article 26.06. Elected Officials Not to Be Appointed
Article 26.07. Name as Stated in Indictment
Article 26.08. If Defendant Suggests Different Name
Article 26.09. If Accused Refuses to Give His Real Name
Article 26.10. Where Name Is Unknown
Article 26.11. Indictment Read
Article 26.12. Plea of Not Guilty Entered