Sec. 30.008. DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL IN JUSTICE COURT; FAILURE TO APPEAR. (a) A justice court may order a party who demands a jury trial in a justice court and who fails to appear for the trial to pay the costs incurred for impaneling the jury. (b) The justice court may release a party from the obligation to pay costs under this section for good cause. (c) An order issued by a justice court under this section may be enforced by contempt as prescribed by Section 21.002 (c), Government Code.
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