- (a) The Commission may award grants to counties and other eligible entities enumerated in section 79.037, Government Code, that have complied with standards developed by the Commission and that have demonstrated commitment to compliance with the requirements of state law relating to indigent defense. Grants to non-county eligible entities will only be awarded for the purpose of supporting or improving indigent defense services in Texas counties.
- (b) A county may not reduce the amount of funds expended for indigent defense services in the county because of funds provided by the Commission.
Source Note:The provisions of this §173.201 adopted to be effective October 17, 2017, 42 TexReg 5669.