Relating to the exemption of certain firefighters and police officers from jury service.

Texas Senate Bill 1189 adds firefighters and police officers to the list of people exempt from jury duty under state law. Specifically, it exempts permanent, paid employees (including chiefs) of municipal, county, or special district fire and police departments. This change applies only to those summoned for jury service on or after September 1, 2025, and does not affect existing exemptions for other groups like seniors or students. The bill modifies Texas Government Code Section 62.106 to include these professions as automatic exemptions.