Texas Constitution Art. 15 sec. 4 – Judgment to Remove and Disqualify; Punishment Under Other Law Permitted
Current as of: 2024 |
Terms Used In Texas Constitution Art. 15 sec. 4
- Impeachment: (1) The process of calling something into question, as in "impeaching the testimony of a witness." (2) The constitutional process whereby the House of Representatives may "impeach" (accuse of misconduct) high officers of the federal government for trial in the Senate.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
Judgement† in cases of impeachment shall extend only to removal from office, and disqualification from holding any office of honor, trust or profit under this State. A. Party† convicted on impeachment shall also be subject to indictment† trial and punishment according to law.