Sec. 1.019. REQUIRED EVIDENCE OR TESTIMONY. (a) A party to an offense under this code may be required to furnish evidence or testimony about the offense.
(b) Evidence or testimony required to be furnished under this section, or information directly or indirectly derived from that evidence or testimony, may not be used against the party providing the evidence or testimony in a criminal case except for a prosecution of aggravated perjury or contempt.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 393, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 1 - Introductory Provisions
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
Section 1.0015. Legislative Intent
Section 1.002. Applicability of Code
Section 1.003. Construction of Code
Section 1.004. Internal References
Section 1.006. Effect of Weekend or Holiday
Section 1.007. Delivering, Submitting, and Filing Documents
Section 1.008. Timeliness of Action by Mail
Section 1.009. Time of Receipt of Mailed Document
Section 1.010. Availability of Official Forms
Section 1.011. Signing Document by Witness
Section 1.012. Public Inspection of Election Records
Section 1.013. Destruction of Records
Section 1.014. Election Expenses
Section 1.016. Oaths by Election Officers
Section 1.017. Ineligibility No Defense to Prosecution
Section 1.018. Applicability of Penal Code
Section 1.019. Required Evidence or Testimony
Section 1.020. Voting Disability or Candidacy Disqualification: Determination of Mental Incapacity