Sec. 21.005.  OATH.  (a)  The interpreter shall take an oath that the interpreter will:
(1)  make a true interpretation to the deaf person of all the case proceedings in a language that the deaf person understands;  and
(2)  repeat the deaf person's answers to questions to counsel, court, or jury in the English language, using the interpreter's best skill and judgment.
(b)  An interpreter appointed for a juror shall also take an oath that the interpreter will not:
(1)  participate in any manner in the deliberations of the jury;
(2)  communicate with any member of the jury regarding the deliberation of the jury except a literal translation of a juror's remarks made during deliberations;  or
(3)  disclose any of the deliberations with any person following a verdict.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 550, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.