Sec. 665.003. IMPEACHMENT WHEN HOUSE IS IN SESSION. (a) The house of representatives may conduct an impeachment proceeding at a regular or called session at its pleasure without further call or action.
(b) If the house is conducting an impeachment proceeding at the time a session expires or ends by house or senate adjournment on legislative matters, the house may:
(1) continue in session to conduct the impeachment proceeding; or
(2) adjourn to a later time to conclude the impeachment proceeding.
(c) If the house adjourns under Subsection (b)(2), it may continue the impeachment proceeding through committees or agents.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees
Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees
Chapter 665 - Impeachment and Removal
Subchapter A. Impeachment by House
Section 665.001. Impeachment Proceeding
Section 665.002. Individuals Who May Be Impeached
Section 665.003. Impeachment When House Is in Session
Section 665.004. Convening House for Impeachment Purposes When House Is Not in Session
Section 665.005. Powers of House During Impeachment Proceeding
Section 665.006. Per Diem and Mileage During Impeachment Proceeding