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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) For purposes of this section, “agent” means an appointed agent of the commission.
(b) A commission member or an agent, while involved in carrying out functions under this subtitle, may:
(1) take testimony;
(2) require by subpoena the attendance of a witness; and
(3) require the production of books, records, papers, correspondence, and other documents that the commission considers advisable.
(c) A subpoena must be issued under the signature of the commission or an agent. A person designated by the commission must serve the subpoena.
(d) A commission member or an agent may administer an oath to a witness appearing before the commission or an agent.
(e) If a subpoena issued under this section is disobeyed, the commission or an agent may invoke the aid of a Travis County district court in requiring compliance with the subpoena. A Travis County district court may issue an order requiring the person to appear and testify and to produce books, records, papers, correspondence, and documents. Failure to obey the court order shall be punished by the court as contempt.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 2023.008. Testimony and Subpoena Power - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/occupations-code/occ-sect-2023-008/
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