Tex. Gov't Code § 33.027 · Subchapter B. POWERS AND DUTIES
DISCOVERY.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) In formal proceedings or in a proceeding before a special court of review, discovery shall be conducted, to the extent practicable, in the manner provided by the rules applicable to civil cases generally.
(b) On request, a special master, the commission, or a special court of review shall expedite the discovery in formal proceedings or in a proceeding before a special court of review.
(c) The following may not be the subject of a discovery request in formal proceedings or in a proceeding before a special court of review:
(1) the discussions, thought processes, or individual votes of members of the commission;
(2) the discussions or thought processes of employees of the commission, including special counsel for the commission; or
(3) the identity of a complainant or informant if the person requests that the person's identity be kept confidential.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 462, Sec. 11, eff. June 18, 1999.
Source of truth
- Edition
- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
- Official file
- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.33.htm
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