(b) The court may compel a witness described by Subsection (a) to answer a proper question by imposing a fine not to exceed $500 and by committing the witness to jail until the witness is willing to testify.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.04, eff. January 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure
Chapter 20A - Grand Jury Proceedings
Article 20A.251. In-County Witness
Article 20A.252. Out-of-County Witness
Article 20A.253. Execution of Process
Article 20A.254. Evasion of Process
Article 20A.255. Witness Refusal to Testify
Article 20A.257. Examination of Witnesses
Article 20A.258. Examination of Accused or Suspected Person
Article 20A.259. Peace Officer Testimony by Video Teleconferencing