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(a) In a proceeding or deposition related to a proceeding before the commission, a special master, or a special court of review, the commission, special master, or special court of review may compel a person other than the judge to testify or produce evidence over the person's claim of privilege against self-incrimination.
(b) A person compelled to testify over a proper claim of privilege against self-incrimination is not subject to indictment or prosecution for a matter or transaction about which the person truthfully testifies or produces evidence.
(c) A special master has the same powers as a district judge in matters of contempt and granting immunity.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 33.026. Witness Immunity - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/government-code/gov-t-sect-33-026/
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