Texas Indigent Defense Commission
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TIDC is a permanent standing committee of the Texas Judicial Council, governed by a board consisting of eight ex officio members and five members appointed by the Governor. A postt does not constitute TIDC’s endorsement of a group or its views. Nothing on this page is to be construed as legal advice or to create an attorney-client relationship between TIDC and the reader.
06/25/2026
June marks the 25th anniversary of the Fair Defense Act, the landmark legislation that established the legal framework for Texas’s indigent defense system and created the agency now known as the Texas Indigent Defense Commission.
Since it was signed into law on June 14, 2001, the Fair Defense Act has helped expand access to counsel, strengthen public defense systems, and improve accountability across Texas. While significant progress has been made, challenges remain, including attorney shortages and excessive caseloads.
TIDC is working to address these challenges and build on the legacy of the Fair Defense Act by strengthening the workforce and helping local systems provide quality representation.
Swipe through to learn more about the impact of the Fair Defense Act and the work that continues today.
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