Sec. 243.008. DISCOVERY AND DEPOSITIONS. (a) Any party to a contest may conduct discovery and take depositions under the procedures applicable to a civil suit in the district court, subject to changes in those procedures or limitations imposed by the governor or the master of discovery.
(b) Each party is responsible for the initial payment of the party's costs of discovery and taking depositions, but the costs may be assessed as provided by Section 243.013.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 163, Sec. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle C - Contests in Other Tribunals
Chapter 243 - Contest for Presidential Electors
Section 243.001. Applicability of Chapter
Section 243.004. Notice to Contestees
Section 243.006. Hearing of Contest
Section 243.007. Master of Discovery
Section 243.008. Discovery and Depositions
Section 243.009. Hearing Procedure
Section 243.011. Attendance of Witnesses