Sec. 21.005. DISQUALIFICATION. A judge or a justice of the peace may not sit in a case if either of the parties is related to him by affinity or consanguinity within the third degree, as determined under Chapter 573.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 2.01(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1987. Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 561, Sec. 21, eff. Aug. 26, 1991; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(28), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 21 - General Provisions
Section 21.001. Inherent Power and Duty of Courts
Section 21.002. Contempt of Court
Section 21.004. State of Judiciary Message
Section 21.005. Disqualification
Section 21.008. District Court Support Account
Section 21.010. Financial Interest in Private Correctional and Rehabilitation Facilities Prohibited
Section 21.011. Electronic or Digital Signature
Section 21.012. Presence of Qualified Facility Dog or Qualified Therapy Dog in Court Proceeding