Sec. 41.014. PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES. (a) In this section:
(1) "Pro bono legal services to the indigent" includes civil legal services rendered without expectation of compensation either directly to the indigent or to a charitable public interest organization regarding matters primarily addressing the needs of the indigent.
(2) "Prosecutor" means a county attorney, district attorney, criminal district attorney, assistant county attorney, assistant district attorney, or assistant criminal district attorney.
(b) A prosecutor may provide pro bono legal services to the indigent if providing the services does not interfere with the prosecutor's official duties or regularly compensated hours of employment.
(c) Providing pro bono legal services to the indigent as authorized by this section is not within the scope of employment of the prosecutor, and the state or a political subdivision of the state is not liable for damages that result from providing the services.
(d) Providing pro bono legal services to the indigent under this section does not constitute the private practice of law.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 540, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys
Chapter 41 - General Provisions
Subchapter A. Office of Prosecuting Attorney
Section 41.001. Qualifications
Section 41.002. Notification of Address
Section 41.003. Admission by Prosecutor
Section 41.004. Acceptance of Reward
Section 41.005. Collection of Money
Section 41.006. Report to Attorney General
Section 41.007. Opinions to County and Precinct Officials
Section 41.009. Prosecution of Officers Entrusted With Public Funds
Section 41.010. Appointment of Initial District or Criminal District Attorney
Section 41.011. Private Practice in County or District Office
Section 41.012. Liability Insurance
Section 41.013. Compensation of Certain Prosecutors