Sec. 79.031. FAIR DEFENSE ACCOUNT. The fair defense account is an account in the general revenue fund that may be appropriated only to:
(1) the commission for the purpose of implementing this chapter; and
(2) the office of capital and forensic writs for the purpose of implementing Subchapter B, Chapter 78.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 984 (H.B. 1754), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1215 (S.B. 1743), Sec. 22, eff. September 1, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle F - Court Administration
Chapter 79 - Texas Indigent Defense Commission
Subchapter C. General Powers and Duties of Commission
Section 79.031. Fair Defense Account
Section 79.032. Acceptance of Gifts, Grants, and Other Funds; State Grants Team
Section 79.033. Administrative Attachment; Support; Budget
Section 79.034. Policies and Standards
Section 79.035. County Reporting Plan; Commission Reports
Section 79.036. Indigent Defense Information
Section 79.037. Technical Support; Grants
Section 79.039. Exoneration Report
Section 79.040. Indigent Defense Information System
Section 79.042. Succession Plan for Certain Public Defenders' Offices