Sec. 54.815. WITNESSES. (a) A witness appearing before a master is subject to the penalties of perjury as provided by Chapter 37, Penal Code.
(b) A witness referred to the court under Section 54.814 is subject to the same penalties and orders that may be imposed on a witness appearing in a hearing before the court.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 2, Sec. 8.33(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle D - Judicial Personnel and Officials
Chapter 54 - Masters; Magistrates; Referees; Associate Judges
Subchapter K. Juvenile Court Masters in Harris County
Section 54.802. Qualifications
Section 54.803. Order of Appointment
Section 54.805. Judicial Immunity
Section 54.806. Termination of Employment
Section 54.807. Withdrawal of Appointment for a Particular Court
Section 54.808. Cases That May Be Referred
Section 54.809. Method of Referral
Section 54.811. Effect on Temporary Restraining Order
Section 54.813. Court Reporter
Section 54.814. Failure to Comply With Summons or Order
Section 54.816. Return to Referring Court; Findings
Section 54.817. Court Action on Report
Section 54.818. Decree or Judgment