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Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Government Code § 301.026: CONTEMPT OF LEGISLATURE.

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  1. GOVERNMENT CODE
  2. TITLE 3. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
  3. SUBTITLE A. LEGISLATURE
  4. CHAPTER 301. LEGISLATIVE ORGANIZATION
  5. SUBCHAPTER B. COMMITTEES AND COMMITTEE PROCEDURE

(a) A person commits an offense if the person:

(1) has been summoned as a witness to testify or produce papers by either house or any legislative committee; and

(2) refuses to appear, refuses to answer relevant questions, or refuses to produce required books, papers, records, or documents.

(b) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000 and by imprisonment for not less than 30 days nor more than 12 months.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

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