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Tex. R. Magis. Inmate Litig. 12.01
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Section 12.01 Witness
Rule Text
(a) A witness appearing before a magistrate is subject to the penalties for perjury provided by law.
(b) A referring court may fine or imprison a witness who:
(1) failed to appear before a magistrate after being summoned; or
(2) improperly refused to answer questions if the refusal has been certified to the court by the magistrate.