Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 360 - OFFICE OF DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES
Subchapter B - BOARD FOR EVALUATION OF INTERPRETERS
Division 2 - BEI COURT INTERPRETER CERTIFICATION
Section 360.313 - Qualifications of Certified Court Interpreters

(a) In each civil case, deposition, or criminal action in a Texas court for which a person interprets testimony, the person must be qualified, as that term is defined in Civil Practice and Remedies Code, § 21.003, and Code of Criminal Procedure, Art. 38.31(g), as court interpreter for that particular case before beginning to interpret testimony.

(b) A person must show proof that the person is qualified, as that term is defined in Civil Practice and Remedies Code, § 21.003, and Code of Criminal Procedure, Art. 38.31(g), under this subsection to act as a court interpreter.

(c) In order to act as court interpreter for a particular case, the person must present to the judge presiding, or to the court reporter at a deposition, either:

(d) A qualified interpreter in a criminal action in a Texas court, including an arraignment, hearing, examining trial, and trial, for a person who has a hearing impairment that inhibits the person's comprehension of the proceedings or communication with others, must hold a current court interpreter certificate issued by DARS or a current legal certificate issued by RID.