Relating to an exemption from jury service for a person who is over the age of 65.
HB 1957 lowers the age threshold for automatic jury duty exemption in Texas from 75 to 65 years. It allows any Texas resident aged 65 or older to claim exemption when summoned for petit jury service, replacing the current 75-year requirement. The bill also maintains a separate permanent exemption option for those over 75 (via Section 62.108). This change applies to jury summonses issued on or after September 1, 2025.
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Mar 2025
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Governor
Introduced Mar 14, 2025
Last action Mar 14, 2025
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Mar 14, 2025
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Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
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Mar 14, 2025
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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John Smithee
RRepublican
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