Tex. Gov't Code § 78.002

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 78.002 - Establishment of Committee; Duties

(a) The capital and forensic writs committee is established.

(b) The committee shall provide oversight and strategic guidance to the office of capital and forensic writs, including:

(1) recommending to the court of criminal appeals as provided by Section 78.004 a director for the office of capital and forensic writs when a vacancy exists for the position of director;

(2) setting policy for the office of capital and forensic writs; and

(3) developing a budget proposal for the office of capital and forensic writs.

(c) The committee may not access privileged or confidential information.

Tex. Gov't. Code § 78.002

Amended by Acts 2021, Texas Acts of the 87th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 292,Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2021.

Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1215,Sec. 13, eff. 9/1/2015.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 781, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2009.