Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 21.004
If a court is required to appoint an interpreter under this subchapter, the court may not start proceedings until the appointed interpreter is in court in a position not more than 10 feet from and in full view of the deaf person.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.