Texas Government Code - Section 21.001. Inherent Power And Duty Of Courts
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§ 21.001. INHERENT POWER AND DUTY OF COURTS. (a) A court
has all powers necessary for the exercise of its jurisdiction and
the enforcement of its lawful orders, including authority to issue
the writs and orders necessary or proper in aid of its jurisdiction.
(b) A court shall require that proceedings be conducted with
dignity and in an orderly and expeditious manner and control the
proceedings so that justice is done.
(c) During a court proceeding a judge may not request that a
person remove an item of religious apparel unless:
(1) a party in the proceeding objects to the wearing of
the apparel; and
(2) the judge concludes that the wearing of the
apparel will interfere with:
(A) the objecting party's right to a fair
hearing; or
(B) the proper administration of justice; and
(3) no reasonable alternative exists under which the
judge may:
(A) assure a fair hearing; and
(B) protect the fair administration of justice.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended
by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 54, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Section: 1.001 1.002 1.003 21.001 21.002 21.004 21.005 21.006 21.007 21.008 21.009 22.001 22.002 22.003 22.004
Last modified: August 11, 2007
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