Sec. 1. EXPENSES FOR NONRESIDENT WITNESSES. (a) Every person subpoenaed by either party or otherwise required or requested in writing by the prosecuting attorney or the court to appear for the purpose of giving testimony in a criminal proceeding who resides outside the state or the county in which the prosecution is pending shall be reimbursed by the state for the reasonable and necessary transportation, meal, and lodging expenses he incurs by reason of his attendance as a witness at such proceeding.
(b) The state may reimburse a witness for transportation only if the transportation is provided by a commercial transportation company or the witness uses the witness's personally owned or leased motor vehicle. In this article, "commercial transportation company" means an entity that offers transportation of people or goods to the public in exchange for compensation.
(c) The state may reimburse a witness for lodging only if the lodging is provided by a commercial lodging establishment. In this article, "commercial lodging establishment" means a motel, hotel, inn, apartment, or similar entity that offers lodging to the public in exchange for compensation.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure
Chapter 35 - Formation of the Jury
Article 35.27. Reimbursement of Nonresident Witnesses
Section 1. Expenses for Nonresident Witnesses
Section 2. Amount of Reimbursement for Expenses
Section 2A. Direct Payment of Transportation or Lodging Expenses
Section 4. Application and Approval by Judge
Section 8. Advance for Expenses for Witnesses of Indigent Defendant