Texas Insurance Code - INS § 2201.006. Authority of Commissioner

(a) To enforce the laws of this state, the commissioner may use any authority provided by this code that is not specifically preempted by the Product Liability Risk Retention Act of 1981, as amended by the Liability Risk Retention Act of 1986 (15 U.S.C. Section 3901 et seq.), including the authority to investigate, issue a subpoena, conduct a deposition or hearing, issue an order, and impose a penalty.

(b) The commissioner shall rely on the procedural laws and rules of this state with regard to an investigation, an administrative proceeding, or litigation.