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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to qualifications to serve as a petit juror. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Section 62.102, Government Code, is amended to |
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read as follows: |
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Sec. 62.102. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR JURY SERVICE. A |
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person is disqualified to serve as a petit juror unless the person: |
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(1) is at least 18 years of age; |
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(2) is a citizen of the United States; |
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(3) is a resident [citizen] of this state and of the |
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county in which the person is to serve as a juror; |
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(4) [(3)] is qualified under the constitution and laws |
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to vote in the county in which the person is to serve as a juror; |
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(5) [(4)] is of sound mind and good moral character; |
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(6) [(5)] is able to read and write; |
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(7) [(6)] has not served as a petit juror for six days |
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during the preceding three months in the county court or during the |
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preceding six months in the district court; |
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(8) [(7)] has not been convicted of misdemeanor theft |
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or a felony; and |
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(9) [(8)] is not under indictment or other legal |
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accusation for misdemeanor theft or a felony. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2015. |