Sec. 33.026. WITNESS IMMUNITY. (a) In a proceeding or deposition related to a proceeding before the commission, a special master, or a special court of review, the commission, special master, or special court of review may compel a person other than the judge to testify or produce evidence over the person's claim of privilege against self-incrimination.
(b) A person compelled to testify over a proper claim of privilege against self-incrimination is not subject to indictment or prosecution for a matter or transaction about which the person truthfully testifies or produces evidence.
(c) A special master has the same powers as a district judge in matters of contempt and granting immunity.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 462, Sec. 10, eff. June 18, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 33 - State Commission on Judicial Conduct
Subchapter B. Powers and Duties
Section 33.021. General Powers of Commission
Section 33.0212. Report and Recommendations on Filed Complaints
Section 33.0213. Notification of Law Enforcement Agency Investigation
Section 33.022. Investigations and Formal Proceedings
Section 33.023. Physical or Mental Incapacity of Judge
Section 33.024. Oaths and Subpoenas
Section 33.025. Enforcement of Subpoena
Section 33.026. Witness Immunity
Section 33.028. Process and Orders
Section 33.029. Witnesses' Expenses
Section 33.030. Assistance to Commission, Special Master, or Special Court of Review
Section 33.031. No Award of Costs
Section 33.032. Confidentiality of Papers, Records, and Proceedings
Section 33.0321. Confidentiality of Complainant's Identity
Section 33.0322. Confidential Information Provided to Sunset Advisory Commission
Section 33.033. Notification to Complainant
Section 33.034. Review of Commission Decision
Section 33.035. Reconsideration of Complaint
Section 33.036. Certain Disclosure of Information
Section 33.037. Suspension Pending Appeal
Section 33.038. Automatic Removal
Section 33.039. Review of Commission Operations and Procedural Rules