Grants provided under this chapter may be used by counties for:     
       (1) Attorney fees for indigent defendants accused of crimes or juvenile offenses;      
       (2) Expenses for licensed investigators, experts, forensic specialists, or mental health experts working for the defense under derivative attorney-client privilege to assist in the criminal defense of indigent defendants;      
       (3) Other direct litigation costs related to the criminal defense of indigent defendants; and      
       (4) Other approved expenses allowed by the Request for Applications necessary for the operation of a funded program.      
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §173.202 adopted to be effective March 23, 2023, 48 TexReg 1549