Purpose

To concern itself with improving the manner in which jurors are treated within the judicial process, including compensation; and developing and implementing programs to ensure broad citizen participation in and support for our jury system.

2019-2020 Projects and Objectives

• Create a public service announcement using Texas actors, athletes, or musicians to promote the importance of jury service

• Create and share a public service message on social and traditional media platforms to increase awareness about jury and court scams

• Collaborate with TYLA to consider creating a new or updated version of the “American Juror: The Decision is Yours” video that is shown to jurors when they report for jury duty

• Reach out to other standing committees to explore partnership options which would allow both committees to further educate and promote the Texas Justice System

• Continue to strengthen the relationship with clerks and judges to better support their needs regarding jury service; create materials to promote this relationship

• Continue to disseminate information about Juror Appreciation Day

Staff Contact

Lowell Brown
Communications Division Director
(512) 427-1713