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Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 21.001 Definition
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Sec. 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 the person's comprehension of proceedings or communication with others. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., …
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 21.002 Interpreters For Deaf Persons
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Sec. 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 by a court-appointed interpreter. A deaf person who is a juror in any case is entitled to have the proceedin…
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 21.003 Qualifications
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Sec. 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 by the Board for Evaluation of Interpreters in the Department of Assistive and Rehabil…
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 21.004 Interpreter'S Position In Court
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Sec. 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 in a position not more than 10 feet from and in full view of the deaf person. Acts…