(a) A witness appearing before an associate judge is subject to the penalties for perjury provided by law.
(b) A referring court may fine or imprison a witness who:
(1) failed to appear before an associate judge after being summoned; or
(2) improperly refused to answer questions if the refusal has been certified to the court by the associate judge.

Terms Used In Texas Family Code 201.010

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.