Texas Government Code 301.026 – Contempt of Legislature
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(a) A person commits an offense if the person:
(1) has been summoned as a witness to testify or produce papers by either house or any legislative committee; and
(2) refuses to appear, refuses to answer relevant questions, or refuses to produce required books, papers, records, or documents.
(b) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000 and by imprisonment for not less than 30 days nor more than 12 months.
Terms Used In Texas Government Code 301.026
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Testify: Answer questions in court.