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In the discharge of its duties and the enforcement of its jurisdiction under this title, the commission shall:
(1) institute suits;
(2) hear and determine complaints;
(3) require the attendance of witnesses and pay their expenses out of funds provided for that purpose;
(4) obtain the issuance of writs and process which may be necessary for the enforcement of its orders; and
(5) punish for contempt or disobedience of its orders in the manner provided for the district courts.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Natural Resources Code - NAT RES § 81.053. Commission Powers - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/natural-resources-code/nat-res-sect-81-053/
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