Tex. Code of Crim. Proc. Article 20A.255
Witness Refusal to Testify

(a)

If a witness brought in any manner before a grand jury refuses to testify, the witness’s refusal shall be communicated to the attorney representing the state or to the court.

(b)

The court may compel a witness described by Subsection (a) to answer a proper question by imposing a fine not to exceed $500 and by committing the witness to jail until the witness is willing to testify.

Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.04, eff. January 1, 2021.

Source: Article 20A.255 — Witness Refusal to Testify, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.20A.htm#20A.255 (accessed Apr. 13, 2024).

20A.001
Definitions 20A.051
Duties of Grand Jury 20A.052
Duties and Powers of Foreperson 20A.053
Meeting and Adjournment 20A.101
Grand Jury Room 20A.102
Persons Who May Be Present in Grand Jury Room 20A.103
Attorney Representing State Entitled to Appear 20A.104
Persons Who May Address Grand Jury 20A.151
Advice from Attorney Representing State 20A.152
Advice from Court 20A.201
Recording of Accused or Suspected Person’s Testimony 20A.202
Proceedings Secret 20A.203
Disclosure by Person in Proceeding Prohibited 20A.204
Disclosure by Attorney Representing State 20A.205
Petition for Disclosure by Defendant 20A.251
In-county Witness 20A.252
Out-of-county Witness 20A.253
Execution of Process 20A.254
Evasion of Process 20A.255
Witness Refusal to Testify 20A.256
Witness Oath 20A.257
Examination of Witnesses 20A.258
Examination of Accused or Suspected Person 20A.259
Peace Officer Testimony by Video Teleconferencing 20A.301
Voting on Indictment 20A.302
Preparation of Indictment 20A.303
Presentment of Indictment 20A.304
Presentment of Indictment Entered in Record

Accessed:
Apr. 13, 2024

Art. 20A.255’s source at texas.gov

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Original Source: Article 20A.255 — Witness Refusal to Testify, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.20A.htm#20A.255 (last accessed Apr. 13, 2024).