Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 434.009. Executive Director

(1) place into operation the policies and instructions of the commission;

(2) serve as the executive officer of the commission, without the power to vote;

(3) be in charge of commission offices;

(4) direct the paid personnel of the commission;  and

(5) be responsible to the commission for all reports, data, and similar information required by the commission.

(1) administer oaths;

(2) certify official acts under the commission's seal;

(3) take depositions inside or outside the state, as provided by law;  and

(4) compel the production of pertinent books, accounts, records, and documents.