Texas Government Code 665.005 – Powers of House During Impeachment Proceeding
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Terms Used In Texas Government Code 665.005
- Impeachment: (1) The process of calling something into question, as in "impeaching the testimony of a witness." (2) The constitutional process whereby the House of Representatives may "impeach" (accuse of misconduct) high officers of the federal government for trial in the Senate.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
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.