Texas Indigent Defense Commission

TIDC’s 2025–2027 Texas Fair Defense Laws publication is now available!

Updated after each legislative session, the Fair Defense Laws reflect all new legislation and statutory changes that shape indigent defense in Texas. TIDC publishes a new edition following every session to keep stakeholders informed and up-to-date.

📄Download the digital publication here: https://tinyurl.com/yuwuf6yz

📫Prefer a physical copy? Email [email protected] with your name, mailing address, and the number of copies needed.

🚨 We’re hiring a Policy Analyst / Senior Policy Analyst!

Do you want to improve legal representation for children and indigent parents in child protection cases? Join TIDC to help make a real difference.

This position focuses on increasing Title IV-E fund reimbursements in Texas and leveraging those funds to improve family protection representation statewide.

In this role, you will:
✅ Draft Title IV-E educational materials & provide Title IV-E educational trainings.
✅ Collaborate with the Department of Family and Protective Services on the Title IV-E legal claiming process.
✅ Provide technical assistance to counties to increase Title IV-E reimbursements.
✅ Collaborate with TIDC’s research director on future automation of the Title IV-E claiming process.
✅ Collect data to further understand and evaluate Title IV-E use and areas for process improvement.

Applications are open through November 19, 2025.

Apply through CAPPS Careers: https://tinyurl.com/yjtbh366