Tex. Gov't Code § 54A.109

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 54A.109 - Witness

(a) A witness appearing before an associate judge is subject to the penalties for perjury provided by law.

(b) A referring court may fine or imprison a witness who:

(1) failed to appear before an associate judge after being summoned; or

(2) improperly refused to answer questions if the refusal has been certified to the court by the associate judge.

Tex. Gov't. Code § 54A.109

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 6.01, eff. 1/1/2012.