Texas Natural Resources Code - NAT RES § 81.053. Commission Powers

(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.