Texas Government Code 54A.011 – Witness
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(a) A witness appearing before an associate judge is subject to the penalties for perjury provided by law.
(b) A referring court may issue attachment against and may fine or imprison a witness whose failure to appear after being summoned or whose refusal to answer questions has been certified to the court.
Terms Used In Texas Government Code 54A.011
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.