Sec. 21.011. ELECTRONIC OR DIGITAL SIGNATURE. A judge or justice presiding over a court in this state may sign an electronic or digital court document, including an order, judgment, ruling, notice, commission, or precept, electronically, digitally, or through another secure method. The document signed in that manner is the official document issued by the court.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1290 (H.B. 2302), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
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