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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 13, 2025

HB129

Prohibiting court from assessing fees for child's atty or GAL against their parent in truancy, delinquency, and abuse cases.

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February 12, 2025

SB0485

Requires counsel for parents and custodians of Indian children in removal, placement and TPR; permits appointment of counsel for Indian kids.

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February 12, 2025

SB83

Creating legal service housing defense fund to be administered by state public defender

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February 12, 2025

SB1119

The court must appoint counsel before revoking the provisional right to vote. Same as HB 1053.

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February 11, 2025

HB1053

The court must appoint counsel before revoking the provisional right to vote. Same as SB 1119.

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February 6, 2025

HB1324

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

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February 6, 2025

HB2624

Reinstates parental notification of abortion requirement for minors; they have right to counsel upon request in seeking waiver of requirement.

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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 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 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

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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