Sec. 54.2511. WITNESSES. (a) A witness who is sworn and who appears before a magistrate is subject to the penalties for perjury and aggravated perjury provided by law.
(b) A referring court may fine or imprison a witness or other court participant for failure to appear after being summoned, refusal to answer questions, or other acts of direct contempt before a magistrate.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 934 (H.B. 3774), Sec. 5.03, eff. September 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials
Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges
Subchapter PP. Brazoria County Criminal Law Magistrate Court
Section 54.2504. Powers and Duties
Section 54.2505. Transfer and Assignment of Cases
Section 54.2506. Proceeding That May Be Referred
Section 54.2507. Oath of Office