Felony Convictions: Individuals with felony convictions may be permanently disqualified from serving on a jury in Texas. Texas law does not currently require that jury duty leave be paid, except for those who are salaried exempt employees (see below).Salaried and Hourly Nonexempt Employees: Employers do not have to pay the wages of nonexempt employees during jury service. When jurors have been sworn in a felony case, the court may, at its discretion, permit the jurors to separate until the court has given its charge to the jury. If Any juror gets paid; a felon Will Also. In this blog post, we'll provide an overview of the criminal trial process in Texas, what it entails, and what defendants should expect throughout the trial. Travis County's award winning jury impaneling system just got better! We've added features to keep you up to date on your jury assignment. If Any juror gets paid; a felon Will Also. Noncitizens, including permanent residents and visa holders, are usually ineligible for jury duty in Texas.
