Government Code §665.005

In force on Sep 01, 1993 · this text took effect Sep 01, 1993 · same as today's text

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.

History: Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.

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Effective Sep 01, 1993 · seen Oct 2019–Nov 2026

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