Section 323.010 - Investigations and Surveys(a) The council or a council committee authorized by the council to hold hearings may hold public or executive hearings to make investigations and surveys.(b) The hearing shall be held at a time and place in the state determined by the council.(c) The council may: (1) inspect and copy any book, record, file, or other instrument or document of a department, institution, county, or political subdivision of the state that is pertinent to a matter under investigation by the council; and(2) examine and audit the books of a person, firm, or corporation having dealings with a department or institution under investigation by the council.(d) Any member of the council or of the committee may administer oaths to witnesses appearing at the hearing.Tex. Gov't. Code § 323.010
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1985.