(a) The Commission may issue a subpoena as provided by this rule. No party, complainant, or other person may request that the Commission issue a subpoena.(b) The Commission may request and, if necessary, compel by subpoena: (1) the production for inspection and copying of records, documents, and other evidence relevant to the investigation of an alleged violation of the Act, a law establishing a regulatory program administered by the Commission, a rule adopted under the Act, or an order issued by the Commission or Director; and(2) the attendance of a witness for examination under oath.(c) A subpoena under this rule may be issued throughout this State and may be served by any disinterested person designated by the Commission or the Director.(d) The Commission, acting through the Attorney General, may bring an action to enforce a subpoena issued under this rule against a person who fails to comply with the subpoena.(e) Venue for an action brought under this rule is in a district court in: (2) any county in which the Commission may hold a hearing.(f) The court must order compliance with the subpoena if the court finds that good cause exists to issue the subpoena.Tex. R. Judi. Cert. Commi. 5.2
Amended effective 4/12/2018 immediately.