H.B. No. 2637 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Government Code to enhance the procedures for summoning grand jurors and petit jurors, while clarifying the criteria for exemptions from jury service. The bill replaces the term "excuses" with "exemptions" and allows individuals aged 75 and older to claim a permanent exemption from grand jury service. It also establishes a process for maintaining a register of those who have claimed such exemptions and outlines the qualifications necessary for serving as a grand juror, including age, citizenship, residency, and legal standing regarding criminal convictions.

Additionally, the legislation requires district clerks to prepare monthly lists of individuals disqualified from serving as grand jurors due to felony convictions and residency issues, which will be sent to the secretary of state and local voter registrars. The bill mandates that the district clerk maintain a current register of individuals entitled to permanent exemptions and introduces a new subsection for those exempt due to physical or mental impairments or language barriers. The changes will take effect for individuals summoned for jury service on or after September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 62.001, Government Code 62.0132, Government Code 62.102, Government Code 62.106, Government Code 62.107, Government Code 62.108, Government Code 62.109, Government Code 62.113, Government Code 13.007, Government Code 62.115 (Government Code 13, Government Code 62)
House Committee Report: Government Code 62.001, Government Code 62.0132, Government Code 62.102, Government Code 62.106, Government Code 62.107, Government Code 62.108, Government Code 62.109, Government Code 62.113, Government Code 13.007, Government Code 62.115 (Government Code 13, Government Code 62)
Engrossed: Government Code 62.001, Government Code 62.0132, Government Code 62.102, Government Code 62.106, Government Code 62.107, Government Code 62.108, Government Code 62.109, Government Code 62.113, Government Code 13.007, Government Code 62.115 (Government Code 13, Government Code 62)
Senate Committee Report: Government Code 62.001, Government Code 62.0132, Government Code 62.102, Government Code 62.106, Government Code 62.107, Government Code 62.108, Government Code 62.109, Government Code 62.113, Government Code 13.007, Government Code 62.115 (Government Code 13, Government Code 62)
Enrolled: Government Code 62.001, Government Code 62.0132, Government Code 62.102, Government Code 62.106, Government Code 62.107, Government Code 62.108, Government Code 62.109, Government Code 62.113, Government Code 13.007, Government Code 62.115 (Government Code 13, Government Code 62)