The Texas Legislature provides interpreter services either by a state employee
or a private provider. Although meetings, floor debate, and activities may be
scheduled for a specific day and time by either chamber, those dates and times
may change. If possible, Requests for interpreting services will be provided
for the changed time.
House Committee Hearings
Interpreter services are paid for by the House Business Office. To request
interpreter services, contact the House Committee Services office at (512)
463-0850, preferably at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.
Senate Committee Hearings
During a regular or special session, contact the committee clerk at least two
weeks in advance, if possible. The committee clerk then contacts the committee
coordinator for scheduling a hearing impaired interpreter employed by the
senate.
Contact Senate Human Resources to contract other types of interpreter services
during sessions.
Contact Senate Human Resources for a list of language and hearing impaired
interpreters for senate committee meetings outside Austin during the interim.
These interpreters are independent and charge accordingly.
Please contact Senate Human Resources at (512) 463-0400 for a complete
explanation of interpreter services or policies.
