If you choose to do so, you can donate your juror pay ($30 for the first day of service and $58 per day after the first day until released) to charitable organizations approved the State of Texas and the Harris County Commissioners Court. Following is a list of the charitable organizations.

Donation Form

To make a donation to one of these charities, please obtain the Juror Donation Authorization Form. This form will be available after the completion of your jury service, upon request.

Agency Application

Texas Government Code §61.003 prescribes provisions relating to the donation of a prospective juror of the daily reimbursement for jury service. As required by the law, two charities are included as options for consideration by jurors:

Victims of Crime Fund; and
Child Welfare Service Fund (Children and Adult Protective Services).

This statute also includes a provision for any program selected by Commissioners’ Court that is operated by a public or private nonprofit organization and that provides shelter and services to victims of family violence. To be considered for this program, please review the instructions and submit your application for consideration within the specified timeframe noted in the application.