Sec. 157.022. ISSUANCE AND ENFORCEMENT OF SUBPOENA. (a) During an investigation, the commissioner may issue a subpoena that is addressed to a peace officer of this state or other person authorized by law to serve citation or perfect service. The subpoena may require a person to give a deposition, produce documents, or both.
(b) If a person disobeys a subpoena or if a person appearing in a deposition in connection with the investigation refuses to testify, the commissioner may petition a district court in Travis County to issue an order requiring the person to obey the subpoena, testify, or produce documents relating to the matter. The court shall promptly set an application to enforce a subpoena issued under Subsection (a) for hearing and shall cause notice of the application and the hearing to be served on the person to whom the subpoena is directed.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1147 (H.B. 2779), Sec. 8, eff. April 1, 2010.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 3 - Financial Institutions and Businesses
Subtitle E - Other Financial Businesses
Chapter 157 - Mortgage Bankers and Residential Mortgage Loan Originators
Section 157.021. Inspection; Investigations
Section 157.0211. Multi-State Examination Authority of Residential Mortgage Loan Servicer
Section 157.022. Issuance and Enforcement of Subpoena
Section 157.023. Administrative Penalty
Section 157.024. Disciplinary Action; Cease and Desist Order
Section 157.0241. Revocation or Suspension of License for Payment From Recovery Fund
Section 157.026. Hearings and Judicial Review
Section 157.027. Civil Actions and Injunctive Relief
Section 157.028. Burden of Proof to Establish an Exemption
Section 157.029. Reliance on Written Notices From the Commissioner
Section 157.030. Completion of Residential Mortgage Origination Services