Civil RTC News

This page lists all of the most recent developments on civil right to counsel across the country. These could be newly created rights to counsel, significant publications, public events, advocacy efforts, or other things that don’t fit into a neat category.

February 6, 2025

HB1324

The bill aims to increase funding for legal services for tenants.

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February 5, 2025

HB2181

Enacts Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act permits arbitrator to appoint an atty, GAL, or "other representative" for a child in custody matters

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February 4, 2025

HB2223

Prohibiting the court from levying appointed counsel fees against indigent criminal defendants, which could impact civil fees and fines matters.

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February 4, 2025

A04669

Creates a right to full representation for 'eligible individuals' in covered matters, which include eviction and similar proceedings.

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February 3, 2025

S04260

Would create special dependency process for "special immigration juveniles" and require appointment of counsel for minors in such proceedings.

2025/03/24 Would create special dependency process for "special immigration juveniles" and require appointment of counsel for minors in such proceedings.

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February 3, 2025

SB323

Non substantive: Amends family code sections covering permissive appointment of amicus counsel for parents or children in custody and TPR (Private) matters

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January 31, 2025

HB103

Proposes elimination of the Access to Counsel in Evictions Task Force but would lift the sunset on the program's primary yearly funding source. Same as SB 154.

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January 31, 2025

HB876

Access to Counsel in Evictions – Special Fund – Alteration

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January 31, 2025

S03991

Would create state agency to provide discretionary appointment of counsel for civil cases and require it for certain cases involving revocation/suspension of driver's license.

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January 28, 2025

HB1717

Provides a right to counsel for forfeiture defendants who were represented by appointed counsel in the related criminal matter

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January 27, 2025

HB223

Local soc. servs. dep't or law enforcement must give respondent notice of their rights at initial contact in child abuse/neglect investigation

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January 27, 2025

SB263

Amending federal law that permits appointment of counsel for certain individuals in forfeiture matters to slightly broaden access to counsel.

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