H.B. No. 5072 amends Article 26.052 of the Code of Criminal Procedure to enhance the appointment of counsel for indigent defendants or juveniles in capital felony cases. The bill introduces a new provision that allows for the appointment of counsel based on guidelines established for indigent defendants in first-degree felony cases if the death penalty cannot be sought due to a ruling by higher courts. Additionally, it modifies the requirements for local selection committees, increasing the minimum number of members from four to five and specifying that at least two must be district judges.

The bill also updates the standards for attorneys appointed as lead counsel in capital felony cases, emphasizing the need for proficiency in capital felony representation and experience in relevant legal areas. It replaces references to "death penalty" with "capital felony" throughout the text, reflecting a shift in terminology. The changes will apply only to capital felony cases filed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025.