Sec. 665.005. POWERS OF HOUSE DURING IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDING. When conducting an impeachment proceeding, the house or a house committee may:
(1) send for persons or papers;
(2) compel the giving of testimony; and
(3) punish for contempt to the same extent as a district court of this state.
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