Sec. 62.102. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR JURY SERVICE. A person is disqualified to serve as a petit juror unless the person:
(1) is at least 18 years of age;
(2) is a citizen of the United States;
(3) is a resident of this state and of the county in which the person is to serve as a juror;
(4) is qualified under the constitution and laws to vote in the county in which the person is to serve as a juror;
(5) is of sound mind and good moral character;
(6) is able to read and write;
(7) has not served as a petit juror for six days during the preceding three months in the county court or during the preceding six months in the district court;
(8) has not been convicted of misdemeanor theft or a felony; and
(9) is not under indictment or other legal accusation for misdemeanor theft or a felony.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 801 (S.B. 451), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2005.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 568 (H.B. 2747), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subchapter B. Juror Qualifications
Section 62.102. General Qualifications for Jury Service
Section 62.103. Suspension of General Qualifications
Section 62.1031. Failure to Register to Vote
Section 62.104. Disqualification for Legal Blindness
Section 62.1041. Deaf or Hard of Hearing Juror
Section 62.105. Disqualification for Particular Jury
Section 62.106. Exemption From Jury Service
Section 62.107. Procedures for Establishing Exemptions
Section 62.108. Permanent Exemption for Elderly
Section 62.109. Exemption for Physical or Mental Impairment or Inability to Comprehend English
Section 62.110. Judicial Excuse of Juror
Section 62.111. Penalty for Defaulting Jurors
Section 62.112. Excuse of Juror for Religious Holy Day