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TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 18.061 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 2 - Trial, Judgment, and Appeal|Subtitle B - Trial Matters|Chapter 18 - Evidence|Subchapter C. Admissibility|Section 18.061. Communications of Sympathy

Sec. 18.061.  COMMUNICATIONS OF SYMPATHY.  (a)  A court in a civil action may not admit a communication that:(1)  expresses sympathy or a general sense of benevolence relating to the pain, suffering, or death of an individual involved in an accident;(2)  is made to the individual or a person related to the individual within the second degree by consanguinity or affinity, as determined under Subchapter B, Chapter 573, Government Code;  and(3)  is offered to prove liability of the communicator in relation to the individual.(b)  In this section, "communication" means:(1)  a statement;(2)  a writing;  or(3)  a gesture that conveys a sense of compassion or commiseration emanating from humane impulses.(c)  Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsections (a) and (b), a communication, including an excited utterance as defined by Rule 803(2) of the Texas Rules of Evidence, which also includes a statement or statements concerning negligence or culpable conduct pertaining to an accident or event, is admissible to prove liability of the communicator.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 673, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 18.062 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 2 - Trial, Judgment, and Appeal|Subtitle B - Trial Matters|Chapter 18 - Evidence|Subchapter C. Admissibility|Section 18.062. Certain Information Relating to Identity Theft

Sec. 18.062.  CERTAIN INFORMATION RELATING TO IDENTITY THEFT.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), a business record is not admissible in a civil action if the business record is provided to law enforcement personnel in connection with an investigation of an alleged violation of Section 32.51, Penal Code (fraudulent use or possession of identifying information).(b)  A business record described by Subsection (a) is admissible if the party offering the record has obtained the record from a source other than law enforcement personnel.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1059 (H.B. 1379), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2005.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 18.091 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 2 - Trial, Judgment, and Appeal|Subtitle B - Trial Matters|Chapter 18 - Evidence|Subchapter D. Certain Losses|Section 18.091. Proof of Certain Losses; Jury Instruction

Sec. 18.091.  PROOF OF CERTAIN LOSSES;  JURY INSTRUCTION.  (a)  Notwithstanding any other law, if any claimant seeks recovery for loss of earnings, loss of earning capacity, loss of contributions of a pecuniary value, or loss of inheritance, evidence to prove the loss must be presented in the form of a net loss after reduction for income tax payments or unpaid tax liability pursuant to any federal income tax law.(b)  If any claimant seeks recovery for loss of earnings, loss of earning capacity, loss of contributions of a pecuniary value, or loss of inheritance, the court shall instruct the jury as to whether any recovery for compensatory damages sought by the claimant is subject to federal or state income taxes.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 204, Sec. 13.09, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 21.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 2 - Trial, Judgment, and Appeal|Subtitle B - Trial Matters|Chapter 21 - Interpreters|Subchapter A. Interpreters for the Deaf|Section 21.001. Definition

Sec. 21.001.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "deaf person" means an individual who has a hearing impairment, regardless of whether the person also has a speech impairment, that inhibits the person's comprehension of proceedings or communication with others.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 21.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 2 - Trial, Judgment, and Appeal|Subtitle B - Trial Matters|Chapter 21 - Interpreters|Subchapter A. Interpreters for the Deaf|Section 21.002. Interpreters for Deaf Persons

Sec. 21.002.  INTERPRETERS FOR DEAF PERSONS.  (a)  In a civil case or in a deposition, a deaf person who is a party or witness is entitled to have the proceedings interpreted by a court-appointed interpreter.  A deaf person who is a juror in any case is entitled to have the proceedings interpreted by a court-appointed interpreter.(b)  The proceedings must be interpreted in a language, including sign language, that the deaf person can understand.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 550, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 21.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 2 - Trial, Judgment, and Appeal|Subtitle B - Trial Matters|Chapter 21 - Interpreters|Subchapter A. Interpreters for the Deaf|Section 21.003. Qualifications

Sec. 21.003.  QUALIFICATIONS.  The interpreter must hold a current legal certificate issued by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf or a current court interpreter certificate issued by the Board for Evaluation of Interpreters in the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 434, Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 1987.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 614 (H.B. 2200), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2006.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 21.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 2 - Trial, Judgment, and Appeal|Subtitle B - Trial Matters|Chapter 21 - Interpreters|Subchapter A. Interpreters for the Deaf|Section 21.004. Interpreter's Position in Court

Sec. 21.004.  INTERPRETER'S POSITION IN COURT.  If a court is required to appoint an interpreter under this subchapter, the court may not start proceedings until the appointed interpreter is in court in a position not more than 10 feet from and in full view of the deaf person.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 21.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 2 - Trial, Judgment, and Appeal|Subtitle B - Trial Matters|Chapter 21 - Interpreters|Subchapter A. Interpreters for the Deaf|Section 21.005. Oath

Sec. 21.005.  OATH.  (a)  The interpreter shall take an oath that the interpreter will:(1)  make a true interpretation to the deaf person of all the case proceedings in a language that the deaf person understands;  and(2)  repeat the deaf person's answers to questions to counsel, court, or jury in the English language, using the interpreter's best skill and judgment.(b)  An interpreter appointed for a juror shall also take an oath that the interpreter will not:(1)  participate in any manner in the deliberations of the jury;(2)  communicate with any member of the jury regarding the deliberation of the jury except a literal translation of a juror's remarks made during deliberations;  or(3)  disclose any of the deliberations with any person following a verdict.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 550, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 21.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 2 - Trial, Judgment, and Appeal|Subtitle B - Trial Matters|Chapter 21 - Interpreters|Subchapter A. Interpreters for the Deaf|Section 21.006. Fees and Travel Expenses

Sec. 21.006.  FEES AND TRAVEL EXPENSES.  (a)  The interpreter shall be paid a reasonable fee determined by the court after considering the recommended fees of the Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.(b)  If the interpreter is required to travel, the interpreter's actual expenses of travel, lodging, and meals relating to the case shall be paid at the same rate provided for state employees.(c)  The interpreter's fee and expenses shall be paid from the general fund of the county in which the case was brought.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 353, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 835, Sec. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 21.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 2 - Trial, Judgment, and Appeal|Subtitle B - Trial Matters|Chapter 21 - Interpreters|Subchapter A. Interpreters for the Deaf|Section 21.007. Recording of Testimony

Sec. 21.007.  RECORDING OF TESTIMONY.  (a)  On the court's motion or a party's motion, the court may order a video recording of a deaf witness's testimony and the interpreter's interpretation of that testimony to use in verifying the transcription of the reporter's notes.(b)  If a party requests, the clerk of the court shall include the recording in the appellate record.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 21.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 2 - Trial, Judgment, and Appeal|Subtitle B - Trial Matters|Chapter 21 - Interpreters|Subchapter A. Interpreters for the Deaf|Section 21.008. Privilege of Interpreter for the Deaf

Sec. 21.008.  PRIVILEGE OF INTERPRETER FOR THE DEAF.  If a deaf person communicates through an interpreter to a person under circumstances in which the communication would be privileged and the deaf person could not be required to testify about the communication, the privilege applies to the interpreter as well.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 21.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 2 - Trial, Judgment, and Appeal|Subtitle B - Trial Matters|Chapter 21 - Interpreters|Subchapter A. Interpreters for the Deaf|Section 21.009. Jury Deliberations; Verdict

Sec. 21.009.  JURY DELIBERATIONS;  VERDICT.  (a)  The interpreter appointed for a juror may be present and assist the juror during the jury deliberation.(b)  The presence of the interpreter during jury deliberations does not affect the validity of a verdict.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 550, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 21.021 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 2 - Trial, Judgment, and Appeal|Subtitle B - Trial Matters|Chapter 21 - Interpreters|Subchapter B. Spanish Language Interpreters in Certain Border Counties|Section 21.021. Application

Sec. 21.021.  APPLICATION.  This subchapter applies to a county that:(1)  is part of two or more judicial districts, that has two or more district courts with regular terms, and that is part of a district in which a county borders on the international boundary of the United States and the Republic of Mexico;(2)  borders on the international boundary of the United States and the Republic of Mexico and that is in a judicial district composed of four counties;(3)  borders on the international boundary of the United States and the Republic of Mexico and that has three or more district courts or judicial districts wholly within the county;  or(4)  borders on the Gulf of Mexico and that has four or more district courts or judicial districts of which two or more courts or districts are wholly within the county.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 21.022 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 2 - Trial, Judgment, and Appeal|Subtitle B - Trial Matters|Chapter 21 - Interpreters|Subchapter B. Spanish Language Interpreters in Certain Border Counties|Section 21.022. Appointment

Sec. 21.022.  APPOINTMENT.  (a)  On the request of a district judge who has made a determination of need, the commissioners court of the county shall appoint court interpreters on a full-time or part-time basis as necessary to carry out court functions.(b)  The commissioners court shall appoint the court interpreter designated by the district judge requesting the appointment.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 21.023 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 2 - Trial, Judgment, and Appeal|Subtitle B - Trial Matters|Chapter 21 - Interpreters|Subchapter B. Spanish Language Interpreters in Certain Border Counties|Section 21.023. Interpreter's Qualifications

Sec. 21.023.  INTERPRETER'S QUALIFICATIONS.  The court interpreter must be well versed in and competent to speak the Spanish and English languages.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 21.031 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 2 - Trial, Judgment, and Appeal|Subtitle B - Trial Matters|Chapter 21 - Interpreters|Subchapter C. Interpreters for County Courts at Law|Section 21.031. Appointment; Termination of Employment; Duties

Sec. 21.031.  APPOINTMENT;  TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT;  DUTIES.  (a)  The judge of a county court at law may appoint an official interpreter for that court and may terminate that interpreter's employment at any time.(b)  The commissioners court shall prescribe the duties of the official interpreter.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 21.032 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 2 - Trial, Judgment, and Appeal|Subtitle B - Trial Matters|Chapter 21 - Interpreters|Subchapter C. Interpreters for County Courts at Law|Section 21.032. Oath

Sec. 21.032.  OATH.  The official interpreter appointed under this subchapter must take the constitutional oath of office and an oath that the interpreter will faithfully interpret all testimony given in court.  An oath covers the interpreter's service in all court cases during the interpreter's term of office.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 22.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 2 - Trial, Judgment, and Appeal|Subtitle B - Trial Matters|Chapter 22 - Witnesses|Subchapter A. Witnesses|Section 22.001. Witness Fees

Sec. 22.001.  WITNESS FEES.  (a)  Except as provided by Section 22.002, a witness is entitled to 10 dollars for each day the witness attends court.  This fee includes the entitlement for travel and the witness is not entitled to any reimbursement for mileage traveled.(b)  The party who summons the witness shall pay that witness's fee for one day, as provided by this section, at the time the subpoena is served on the witness.(c)  The witness fee must be taxed in the bill of costs as other costs.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 103, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1994;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 449, Sec. 16, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 22.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 2 - Trial, Judgment, and Appeal|Subtitle B - Trial Matters|Chapter 22 - Witnesses|Subchapter A. Witnesses|Section 22.002. Distance for Subpoenas

Sec. 22.002.  DISTANCE FOR SUBPOENAS.  A witness who is represented to reside 150 miles or less from a county in which a suit is pending or who may be found within that distance at the time of trial on the suit may be subpoenaed in the suit.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 103, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 22.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 2 - Trial, Judgment, and Appeal|Subtitle B - Trial Matters|Chapter 22 - Witnesses|Subchapter A. Witnesses|Section 22.003. Fees for Witnesses Summoned by a State Agency

Sec. 22.003.  FEES FOR WITNESSES SUMMONED BY A STATE AGENCY.  (a)  In this section:(1)  "Commercial lodging establishment" means a motel, hotel, inn, apartment, or similar entity that offers lodging to the public in exchange for compensation.(2)  "Commercial transportation company" means an entity that offers transportation of people or goods to the public in exchange for compensation.(b)  A witness summoned by a state agency is entitled to receive from the agency:(1)  one dollar for each day the witness attends court;(2)  mileage at the rate provided by law for state employees if the witness uses the witness's personally owned or leased motor vehicle to attend court;(3)  reimbursement of the witness's transportation expenses if the witness does not use the witness's personally owned or leased motor vehicle to attend court;  and(4)  reimbursement of the witness's meal and lodging expenses while attending court if the court is at least 25 miles from the witness's place of residence.(c)  A state agency may directly pay a commercial transportation company for the transportation expenses and a commercial lodging establishment for the lodging expenses of a witness if this section otherwise requires the agency to reimburse the witness for those expenses.(d)  A state agency may not pay a commercial transportation company or a commercial lodging establishment or reimburse a witness for transportation, meal, or lodging expenses under this section at a rate that exceeds the maximum rates provided by law for state employees.(e)  After receiving the witness's affidavit, the court clerk shall issue a certificate showing the fees incurred under this section.(f)  The witness fees must be taxed in the bill of costs as other costs.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 449, Sec. 17, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Renumbered from Civil Practice & Remedies Code Sec. 22.002 by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 17.01(2), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 22.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 2 - Trial, Judgment, and Appeal|Subtitle B - Trial Matters|Chapter 22 - Witnesses|Subchapter A. Witnesses|Section 22.004. Fee for Production or Certification of Documents

Sec. 22.004.  FEE FOR PRODUCTION OR CERTIFICATION OF DOCUMENTS.  (a)  A custodian of a record who receives a request for production or certification of a record under a subpoena, a request for production, or other instrument issued under the authority of a tribunal that compels production or certification of a record is entitled to $1 for production or certification of the record.  If more than one record is produced or certified, the custodian of the records is entitled to only one fee under this section.(b)  A custodian of a record who produces or certifies a record under Subsection (a), but who is not required to appear in court, is not entitled to a witness fee under Section 22.001.(c)  The party who requests production or certification of a record shall pay the fee required for the record, as provided by this section, at the time the subpoena, request, or other instrument is served.(d)  The fee required by this section must be taxed in the bill of costs as other costs.(e)  The fee required by this section is in addition to any other fee imposed by law for the production or certification of a record.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 452, Sec. 1, eff. June 9, 1995.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 22.011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 2 - Trial, Judgment, and Appeal|Subtitle B - Trial Matters|Chapter 22 - Witnesses|Subchapter B. Privileges|Section 22.011. Privilege From Arrest

Sec. 22.011.  PRIVILEGE FROM ARREST.  (a)  A witness is privileged from arrest while attending, going to, and returning from court.(b)  The privilege provided by this section extends for a period computed by allowing one day of travel for each 150 miles of the distance from the courthouse to the witness's residence.(c)  This section does not apply to an arrest for a felony, treason, or breach of the peace.|Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 103, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 22.022 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 2 - Trial, Judgment, and Appeal|Subtitle B - Trial Matters|Chapter 22 - Witnesses|Subchapter C. Journalist's Qualified Testimonial Privilege in Civil Proceedings|Section 22.022. Purpose

Sec. 22.022.  PURPOSE.  The purpose of this subchapter is to increase the free flow of information and preserve a free and active press and, at the same time, protect the right of the public to effective law enforcement and the fair administration of justice.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 29 (H.B. 670), Sec. 1, eff. May 13, 2009.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 22.023 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 2 - Trial, Judgment, and Appeal|Subtitle B - Trial Matters|Chapter 22 - Witnesses|Subchapter C. Journalist's Qualified Testimonial Privilege in Civil Proceedings|Section 22.023. Privilege

Sec. 22.023.  PRIVILEGE.  (a)  Except as otherwise provided by this subchapter, a judicial, legislative, administrative, or other body with the authority to issue a subpoena or other compulsory process may not compel a journalist to testify regarding or to produce or disclose in an official proceeding:(1)  any confidential or nonconfidential information, document, or item obtained or prepared while acting as a journalist; or(2)  the source of any information, document, or item described by Subdivision (1).(b)  A subpoena or other compulsory process may not compel the parent, subsidiary, division, or affiliate of a communication service provider or news medium to disclose the information, documents, or items or the source of any information, documents, or items that are privileged from disclosure under Subsection (a).|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 29 (H.B. 670), Sec. 1, eff. May 13, 2009.|
TX Civ Prac & Rem Code § 22.024 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Civil Practice and Remedies Code|Title 2 - Trial, Judgment, and Appeal|Subtitle B - Trial Matters|Chapter 22 - Witnesses|Subchapter C. Journalist's Qualified Testimonial Privilege in Civil Proceedings|Section 22.024. Limited Disclosure Generally

Sec. 22.024.  LIMITED DISCLOSURE GENERALLY.  After notice and an opportunity to be heard, a court may compel a journalist, a journalist's employer, or a person with an independent contract with a journalist to testify regarding or to produce or disclose any information, document, or item or the source of any information, document, or item obtained while acting as a journalist, if the person seeking the information, document, or item or the source of any information, document, or item makes a clear and specific showing that:(1)  all reasonable efforts have been exhausted to obtain the information from alternative sources;(2)  the subpoena is not overbroad, unreasonable, or oppressive and, when appropriate, will be limited to the verification of published information and the surrounding circumstances relating to the accuracy of the published information;(3)  reasonable and timely notice was given of the demand for the information, document, or item;(4)  in this instance, the interest of the party subpoenaing the information outweighs the public interest in gathering and dissemination of news, including the concerns of the journalist;(5)  the subpoena or compulsory process is not being used to obtain peripheral, nonessential, or speculative information; and(6)  the information, document, or item is relevant and material to the proper administration of the official proceeding for which the testimony, production, or disclosure is sought and is essential to the maintenance of a claim or defense of the person seeking the testimony, production, or disclosure.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 29 (H.B. 670), Sec. 1, eff. May 13, 2009.|