Tex. Gov't Code § 665.005

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

Section 665.005 - Powers of House During Impeachment Proceeding

When conducting an impeachment proceeding, the house or a house committee may:

(1) send for persons or papers;

(2) compel the giving of testimony; and

(3) punish for contempt to the same extent as a district court of this state.

Tex. Gov't. Code § 665.005

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1993.