Tex. Gov't Code § 301.026

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 301.026 - Contempt of Legislature

(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.

Tex. Gov't. Code § 301.026

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1985.