Tex. Local Gov't Code Section 89.005
Jurors and Witnesses

In a suit brought by or against a county, a resident of the county may be a juror or witness if the resident is otherwise competent.

Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987. Renumbered from Sec. 81.042 by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 13.03(b), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

Source: Section 89.005 — Jurors and Witnesses, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.89.htm#89.005 (accessed May 26, 2025).

89.001
Special Counsel in Populous Counties 89.002
State Association of Counties 89.003
Central Mailing System in Counties with Population of More than One Million 89.004
Presentation of Claim 89.005
Jurors and Witnesses 89.006
Satisfaction of Judgment 89.0041
Notice of Suit Against County

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Original Source: Section 89.005 — Jurors and Witnesses, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.89.htm#89.005 (last accessed May 10, 2025).

Tex. Local Gov't Code Section 89.005 Jurors and Witnesses

Tex. Local Gov't Code Section 89.005
Jurors and Witnesses