Sec. 151.006. POWERS OF SPECIAL JUDGE. (a) A special judge shall conduct the trial in the same manner as a court trying an issue without a jury.
(b) While serving as a special judge, the special judge has the powers of the referring judge except that the special judge may not hold a person in contempt of court unless the person is a witness before the special judge.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 167, Sec. 3.16(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1987. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 2, Sec. 4.06(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 49 (H.B. 231), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Civil Practice and Remedies Code
Title 7 - Alternate Methods of Dispute Resolution
Chapter 151 - Trial by Special Judge
Section 151.001. Referral by Agreement
Section 151.002. Motion for Referral
Section 151.003. Qualifications of Judge
Section 151.004. Referral Order Entered
Section 151.006. Powers of Special Judge
Section 151.007. Representation by Attorney
Section 151.008. Court Reporter Required
Section 151.009. Fees and Costs