Sec. 1104.206. GENERAL SUBPOENA AUTHORITY. (a) The board may request and, if necessary, compel by subpoena:
(1) the attendance of witnesses for examination under oath; and
(2) the production of records, documents, and other evidence relevant to the investigation of an alleged violation of this chapter for inspection and copying.
(b) The board may also issue a subpoena for purposes of an investigation of a complaint to determine whether the board should institute a contested case proceeding.
(c) If a person does not comply with a subpoena, the board, acting through the attorney general, may file suit to enforce the subpoena in a district court in Travis County or in the county in which a hearing conducted by the board may be held.
(d) The court shall order compliance with the subpoena if the court finds that good cause exists for the issuance of the subpoena.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 256 (H.B. 1146), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Practices and Professions Related to Real Property and Housing
Subtitle A - Professions Related to Real Estate
Chapter 1104 - Appraisal Management Companies
Subchapter E. Disciplinary Actions and Procedures and Administrative Penalties
Section 1104.201. Disciplinary Powers of Board
Section 1104.202. Administrative Penalty
Section 1104.203. Prohibited Practices
Section 1104.205. Review and Investigation
Section 1104.206. General Subpoena Authority
Section 1104.207. Report of Investigation Required
Section 1104.208. Action Based on Report
Section 1104.2081. Agreed Order
Section 1104.2082. Confidentiality of Investigation Material
Section 1104.209. Notice of Violation and Penalty
Section 1104.210. Penalty to Be Paid
Section 1104.211. Temporary Suspension
Section 1104.212. Notice of Hearing
Section 1104.2121. Attorney General Representation
Section 1104.2122. Immunity of Witnesses
Section 1104.213. Applicability of Administrative Procedure Law
Section 1104.2131. Record of Proceedings
Section 1104.2132. Failure to Appear; Costs
Section 1104.214. Action After Hearing
Section 1104.215. Decision by Board