Sec. 81.023. CONTEMPT. The commissioners court shall punish a person held in contempt by a fine of not more than $25 or by confinement for not more than 24 hours. A person fined under this section may be confined until the fine is paid.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987. Renumbered from Sec. 81.024 by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 13.03(d), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 3 - Organization of County Government
Subtitle B - Commissioners Court and County Officers
Chapter 81 - Commissioners Court
Subchapter B. Duties and Powers
Section 81.021. Change in Precinct Boundaries
Section 81.024. District and County Court Seals
Section 81.025. County Risk Management Pool Coverage Instead of Bonds
Section 81.026. Commissioners Court Membership on Associations and Nonprofit Organizations
Section 81.027. Support of Paupers
Section 81.028. Delegation of Duties of a County Judge in Counties With Population of More Than 1
Section 81.029. Delegation of Duties of a County Judge in Certain Counties
Section 81.030. Testimony Before Commissioners Court
Section 81.032. Acceptance of Donations and Bequests
Section 81.033. Power of Commissioners Court in County With No Incorporated Territory