Relating to excuses from grand jury service.
SB 1075 expands the list of people eligible to be excused from grand jury service in Texas. It adds specific categories: individuals over 70, caregivers of children under 18, secondary school students, and college students currently enrolled and attending classes. The bill also includes legislative employees during sessions and allows courts to grant excuses for other reasonable reasons. These changes apply only to grand jury proceedings starting on or after the bill's effective date (September 1, 2025, unless approved for immediate effect). The bill does not alter who must serve but provides additional, defined exemptions from service.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2025
Last action Feb 24, 2025
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Feb 24, 2025
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Feb 24, 2025
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upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Party
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Bob Hall
RRepublican
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