Sec. 14.205. INVESTIGATION BY HEARING OFFICER. (a) During an investigation described by this subchapter, the commissioner may appoint a hearing officer to conduct the investigation.
(b) On appointment, a hearing officer has the same authority as the commissioner to conduct the investigation, except that the hearing officer may not issue an order on the subject of the investigation.
(c) The commissioner may consider the record of an investigation conducted before a hearing officer in the same manner and to the same extent as in a hearing before the commissioner.
Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1008, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Financial Regulatory Agencies
Chapter 14 - Consumer Credit Commissioner
Subchapter E. Investigation and Enforcement
Section 14.201. Investigation and Enforcement Authority
Section 14.2015. Confidentiality of Certain Information
Section 14.2016. Information Sharing With Departments and Agencies
Section 14.202. Request for Information; Investigation Authority
Section 14.203. Issuance of Subpoena or Summons
Section 14.204. Enforcement of Subpoena; Contempt
Section 14.205. Investigation by Hearing Officer
Section 14.206. Fees and Expenses
Section 14.207. Imposition of Costs on Parties