Section 21.062 - Issuance of Subpoenas(a) During an investigation by the commissioner of an educator for an alleged incident of misconduct, the commissioner may issue a subpoena to compel: (1) the attendance of a relevant witness; or(2) the production, for inspection or copying, of relevant evidence that is located in this state.(b) A subpoena may be served personally or by certified mail.(c) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena, the commissioner, acting through the attorney general, may file suit to enforce the subpoena in a district court in this state. On finding that good cause exists for issuing the subpoena, the court shall order the person to comply with the subpoena. The court may punish a person who fails to obey the court order.(d) All information and materials subpoenaed or compiled in connection with an investigation described by Subsection (a) are confidential and not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code.(e) Except as provided by a protective order, and notwithstanding Subsection (d), all information and materials subpoenaed or compiled in connection with an investigation described by Subsection (a) may be used in a disciplinary proceeding against an educator based on an alleged incident of misconduct.Amended by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 178,Sec. 13, eff. 9/1/2017.Added by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 931,Sec. 13, eff. 9/1/2015.