# Tex. Health and Safety Code § 841.005: TEXAS BOARD OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C841_S841.005

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Health and Safety Code § 841.005
- **Heading:** TEXAS BOARD OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 841 / Section 841.005

## Text

(a) In this section, "board" means the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (d), the board shall provide representation for an indigent person subject to a civil commitment proceeding under this chapter.

(c) In providing representation for indigent persons described by Subsection (b):

(1) the board may employ attorneys, support staff, and any other personnel required to provide the representation;

(2) personnel employed under Subdivision (1) are directly responsible to the board in the performance of their duties; and

(3) the board shall pay all fees and costs associated with providing the representation.

(d) If for any reason the board is unable to provide representation for an indigent person described by Subsection (b) at a civil commitment proceeding under this chapter, the court shall appoint other counsel to represent the indigent person.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 841.001 § 841.001. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C841_S841.001.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 841.002 § 841.002. DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C841_S841.002.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 841.003 § 841.003. SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C841_S841.003.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 841.005 § 841.005. TEXAS BOARD OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C841_S841.005.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 841.006 § 841.006. APPLICATION OF CHAPTER.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C841_S841.006.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 841.007 § 841.007. DUTIES OF TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C841_S841.007.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 841.021 § 841.021. NOTICE OF POTENTIAL PREDATOR.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C841_S841.021.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 841.022 § 841.022. MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C841_S841.022.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 841.023 § 841.023. ASSESSMENT FOR BEHAVIORAL ABNORMALITY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C841_S841.023.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 841.041 § 841.041. PETITION ALLEGING PREDATOR STATUS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C841_S841.041.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 841.042 § 841.042. ASSISTANCE FROM SPECIAL PROSECUTION UNIT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C841_S841.042.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 841.061 § 841.061. TRIAL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C841_S841.061.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 841.062 § 841.062. DETERMINATION OF PREDATOR STATUS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C841_S841.062.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 841.063 § 841.063. CONTINUANCE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C841_S841.063.md)

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