To be qualified to serve as a juror you must:

• be at least 18 years of age
• be a citizen of the United States
• be a resident of this state and a resident of the county in which you are to serve as a juror
• be qualified under the Constitution and laws to vote in the county in which you are to serve as a juror (Note: You do not have to registered to vote to be qualified to vote)
• be of sound mind and good moral character
• be able to read and write
• not have served as juror for six days during the preceding three months in the county court or during the preceding six months in the district court
• not have been convicted of, or be under indictment or other legal accusation for, misdemeanor theft or a felony

If you are not qualified, complete the eResponse questionnaire.

You may claim an exemption from jury duty if:

1. You are over 75 years of age
2. You have legal custody of a child or children younger than 12 years of age and service on the jury would require leaving the child or children without adequate supervision
3. You are a student at a public or private high school
4. You are enrolled and in actual attendance at an institution of higher education
5. You are an officer or an employee of the senate, the house of representatives, or any department, commission, board, office, or other agency in the legislative branch of state government
6. You are the primary caretaker of a person who is unable to care for himself or herself. This exemption does not apply to you if you are a primary caretaker only in your capacity as a health care worker
7. You are a member of the United States military forces serving on active duty and deployed to a location away from your home station and out of your county residence
8. You have served as a juror in the county during the 24-month period prior to the date you are required to appear by this summons
9. You have been summoned for jury service in this county, and you have served as a petit juror in the county during the three-year period prior to the date you are required to appear by this summons

To claim an exemption, complete the eResponse questionnaire.

Affidavit for English Language 2025
Affidavit for Physical or Mental Impairment
Permanent Exemption75Years of Age or Older

BRING YOUR SUMMONS WITH YOU TO JURY DUTY!

You will report to Brazoria County Administration Building at 237 E. Locust Street, Angleton, Texas 77515 and it opens at 7:30 am. Reporting time is 8:00 am.

 

 

For security purposes, all persons entering the Administration Building must pass through metal detectors and may be subject to a personal search. No weapons, knifes of any kind, or mace.

Proper attire is required for jury duty and to enter courts. No shorts, crop tops, tank tops, flip-flops, or other inappropriate clothing.

See attached map - No Parking in red areas. (attach link to map)

Jurors will receive reimbursement for jury service. You will receive a credit card and approximately two weeks after the juror is released from jury service the funds will be loaded on the card.  Card is only good for 90 days.

• TX Gov’t Code Sec. 61.001 REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES OF JURORS AND PROSPECTIVE JURORS - a person who reports for jury service in response to the process of a court is entitled to receive as reimbursement for travel and other expenses an amount:
  • not less than $20 for the first day or fraction of the first day the person is in attendance in court in response to the process and discharges the person’s duty for that day;
  • not less than $58 for the second day and thereafter

Any questions related to payment you will contact the Treasurer's Office at 979-864-1353.

The law protects your job while you are fulfilling your jury service, you cannot be fired for serving. Your employer is not required to pay you for the time missed from work while serving. (Texas Civil Practices and Remedies Code, Chapter 122)