Texas Government Code - Section 22.005. Disqualification Of Justices
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§ 22.005. DISQUALIFICATION OF JUSTICES. (a) The chief
justice may certify to the governor when one or more justices of the
supreme court have recused themselves under the Texas Rules of
Appellate Procedure or are disqualified under the constitution and
laws of this state to hear and determine a case in the court.
(b) The governor immediately shall commission the requisite
number of persons who are active appellate or district court
justices or judges and who possess the qualifications prescribed
for justices of the supreme court to try and determine the case.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended
by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 428, § 1, eff. June 9, 1995.
Section: 21.007 21.008 21.009 22.001 22.002 22.003 22.004 22.005 22.006 22.007 22.008 22.009 22.010 22.011 22.012
Last modified: August 11, 2007
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