TX SB1386

Amends Section 301.025 of the Government Code to establish that witnesses called before either house of the Texas Legislature or a legislative committee may not refuse to testify or produce documents for any reason except claiming self-incrimination

Allows the legislature or legislative committees to compel testimony and evidence production even when a witness claims the material may be self-incriminating

Changes immunity provisions from transactional immunity (protection from prosecution for matters testified about) to use immunity (compelled testimony and information derived from it cannot be used against the witness in criminal prosecution)

Preserves the exception allowing prosecution for perjury, making false statements, or providing false information even when testimony was compelled

Maintains the right of witnesses to have legal counsel present when testifying before the legislature or legislative committees

Takes effect immediately with two-thirds vote of both chambers, otherwise September 1, 2025