SECTION 173.202. Use of Funds  


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  • Grants provided under this chapter may be used by counties for:

    (1) Attorney fees for indigent defendants accused of crimes or juvenile offenses;

    (2) Expenses for licensed investigators, experts, forensic specialists, or mental health experts working for the defense under derivative attorney-client privilege to assist in the criminal defense of indigent defendants;

    (3) Other direct litigation costs related to the criminal defense of indigent defendants; and

    (4) Other approved expenses allowed by the Request for Applications necessary for the operation of a funded program.

Source Note: The provisions of this §173.202 adopted to be effective March 23, 2023, 48 TexReg 1549