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Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 2051.402. Service of Process

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The secretary of state, the secretary's authorized agent, a sheriff, or a constable may serve a subpoena or summons issued by the secretary of state under Section 2051.401:

(1) on an individual by:

(A) delivering an executed copy of the subpoena or summons to the individual;  or

(B) mailing an executed copy of the subpoena or summons by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the individual's:

(i) place of residence;  or

(ii) principal place of business;  and

(2) on an entity by delivering or mailing a duly executed copy of the subpoena or summons to an individual for which service would be appropriate in a civil suit under state law.

(b) Proof of service of process under this section consists of:

(1) a verified return showing the manner of service;  or

(2) if the service is made by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, the return receipt.

(c) By acting as an athlete agent in this state, a nonresident appoints the secretary of state as the nonresident's agent for service of process in a civil action in this state related to an act by the person as an athlete agent.

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