Bill: SB 592, 83(R) - 2013

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation	Economic Freedom	Property Rights	Personal Responsibility	Limited Government	Individual Liberty
Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral

Author(s)

Rodney Ellis

Bill Caption

Relating to caseloads for attorneys who are appointed to represent indigent defendants in criminal cases.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication is anticipated on the State or local governments.

Bill Analysis

Summary: SB 592 would require attorneys that provide services to indigent defendants to submit a caseload report to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission.

Analysis: While this legislation may help the Commission better understand caseloads and determine whether public defenders are handling a proper workload, SB 592 does not fall under our liberty principles and we remain neutral.

Source URL (retrieved on 04/20/2024 03:04 AM): http://reports.texasaction.com/bill/83r/sb592?print_view=true