Section 2001.055 - Interpreters for Deaf or Hearing Impaired Parties and Witnesses(a) In a contested case, a state agency shall provide an interpreter whose qualifications are approved by the Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to interpret the proceedings for a party or subpoenaed witness who is deaf or hearing impaired.(b) In this section, "deaf or hearing impaired" means having a hearing impairment, whether or not accompanied by a speech impairment, that inhibits comprehension of the proceedings or communication with others.Tex. Gov't. Code § 2001.055
Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 835, Sec. 18, eff. 9/1/1995.Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1993.