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HB0625

Changes to the Justice Administrative Commission Membership

Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 10:35 AM

In one sentence

This law changes how many state attorneys serve on the Justice Administrative Commission by reducing their number from three to two.

What it does

  • Reduces the number of state attorney members on the commission from three to two.
  • Keeps the requirement for two public defender members appointed by their association president.
  • Maintains one criminal defense attorney member who is not a government employee and has contracted with the commission within 5 years before appointment.

Who it affects

  • State attorneys serving on the Justice Administrative Commission
  • Public defenders serving on the commission
  • Criminal defense attorneys who contract with the state

Limits and unknowns

  • The official text does not explain why the number of state attorney members was reduced.
  • The law only changes section 43.16 and does not mention other rules or duties for the commission.

Official record

Sources

Source attached

Official summary

Justice Administrative Commission

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Chapter No. 2026-141