Primary Department: District Courts
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Richard Woods
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Type of Request: Policy
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Request for approval of the 2026 Harris County Jury Selection Plan adopted by the Harris County Board of District Judges.
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Background and Discussion:
On November 11, 2025, the Harris County Board of District Judges voted to adopt the attached Harris County Jury Selection Plan, and voted to amend the same plan on December 9, 2025.
Expected Impact:
To constitute a new jury wheel that passes constitutional and statutory muster, the Texas Government Code requires the District Clerk to obtain and integrate the current Harris County Voter Registration database and the Department of Public Safety's database listing Harris County drivers' license holders and valid DPS personal identification card or certificate holders as the source for our jurors. See Tex. Gov't Code ??62.001; 62.011. Accordingly, to ensure an uninterrupted supply of jurors for the courts of Harris County, adoption of a new Jury Selection Plan is imperative.
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