Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
CIVIL PRACTICE AND REMEDIES CODE |
Title 2. TRIAL, JUDGMENT, AND APPEAL |
Subtitle B. TRIAL MATTERS |
Chapter 22. WITNESSES |
Subchapter C. JOURNALIST'S QUALIFIED TESTIMONIAL PRIVILEGE IN CIVIL PROCEEDINGS |
Sec. 22.022. PURPOSE
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The purpose of this subchapter is to increase the free flow of information and preserve a free and active press and, at the same time, protect the right of the public to effective law enforcement and the fair administration of justice.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 29 , Sec. 1, eff. May 13, 2009.