Relating to representation for an indigent person subject to a civil commitment proceeding.

HB 3488 requires the Texas Board of Criminal Justice to provide free legal representation for indigent individuals facing civil commitment proceedings under the Health and Safety Code. It directly affects people with mental health conditions who cannot afford a lawyer in these specific court cases. The bill mandates the Board provide counsel unless it cannot, in which case the court must appoint another attorney. This amendment updates existing law to clarify the Board's responsibility for these cases, effective September 1, 2025.