Sec. 1951.204. SUBPOENA AUTHORITY. (a) As part of an investigation under this chapter, the commissioner may request and, if necessary, compel by subpoena:
(1) the attendance of witnesses for examination under oath; and
(2) the production for inspection and copying of records, documents, and other evidence relevant to the investigation of an alleged violation of this chapter.
(b) The commissioner, acting through the attorney general, may bring an action to enforce a subpoena issued under Subsection (a) against a person who fails to comply with the subpoena.
(c) Venue for an action brought under Subsection (b) is in a district court in:
(1) Travis County; or
(2) the county in which the alleged violation occurred.
(d) The court shall order compliance with the subpoena if the court finds that good cause exists to issue the subpoena.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 4, eff. June 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 890 (H.B. 2458), Sec. 1.18, eff. September 1, 2007.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety
Subtitle B - Practices Related to Health and Safety
Chapter 1951 - Structural Pest Control
Subchapter E. Powers and Duties of Department Relating to Structural Pest Control
Section 1951.201. Sole Licensing Authority; Fees
Section 1951.203. Standards and Criteria for Licenses
Section 1951.204. Subpoena Authority
Section 1951.205. Environmental Rules
Section 1951.206. Rules Restricting Advertising or Competitive Bidding
Section 1951.207. Inspection of License Holders
Section 1951.208. Misapplication of Pesticides
Section 1951.209. Availability of Certain Information
Section 1951.210. Pretreatment Inspection Service; Fees; Liability
Section 1951.211. Consultation With Integrated Pest Management Techniques Expert
Section 1951.212. Integrated Pest Management Programs for School Districts