Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 14.203 - Issuance of Subpoena or Summons(a) During an investigation, the commissioner may issue a subpoena or summons that is addressed to a peace officer of this state and requires the attendance and testimony of a witness or the production of a document.(b) A document that is necessary to continue the business of a person under investigation may not be removed from the office or place of business of that person, but the commissioner may: (1) examine, or cause to be examined, the document at the office or place of business; and(2) require a copy to be made of a part of the document related to a matter under investigation.(c) A copy of a document made under Subsection (b)(2) must be verified by the affidavit of the person under investigation or by an officer of that person.(d) On the commissioner's certification, a copy of a document made under Subsection (b)(2) is admissible in evidence in an:(1) investigation or hearing under this subchapter or under a statute to which this subchapter applies; or(2) appeal to the district court.(e) To implement this section, the commissioner may sign a subpoena, administer an oath or affirmation, examine a witness, or receive evidence. Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1008, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1997.