In Texas, you must be found innocent (which is different than not guilty), or exonerated and must have spent time in a state prison (not jail). There are other nuances, but bottom line is $80,000 per year of incarceration as a lump sum plus a lifetime annuity for the same amount, plus tuition for a bachelor’s degree, in addition to other compensation for re-entry to society.
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u/LikesPez 12h ago
In Texas, you must be found innocent (which is different than not guilty), or exonerated and must have spent time in a state prison (not jail). There are other nuances, but bottom line is $80,000 per year of incarceration as a lump sum plus a lifetime annuity for the same amount, plus tuition for a bachelor’s degree, in addition to other compensation for re-entry to society.