Texas Civil Practice And Remedies Code Title 2, Chapter 21 - Interpreters

SUBCHAPTER A INTERPRETERS FOR THE DEAF

• Texas Section 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...
• Texas Section 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...
• Texas Section 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...
• Texas Section 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...
• Texas Section 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...
• Texas Section 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...
• Texas Section 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...
• Texas Section 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...

SUBCHAPTER B SPANISH LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS IN CERTAIN BORDER COUNTIES

• Texas Section 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...
• Texas Section 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...
• Texas Section 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...

SUBCHAPTER C INTERPRETERS FOR COUNTY COURTS AT LAW

• Texas Section 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,...
• Texas Section 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...

SUBCHAPTER D INTERPRETER FEE

• Texas Section 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...
• Texas Section 21.051 - Interpreter Fee
  The clerk of the court shall collect an interpreter fee of $3 as a court cost in each civil case in which an interpreter is...

Last modified: September 28, 2016