Texas Statutes
Subchapter H. Disciplinary Procedures
Section 205.359. Subpoena

Sec. 205.359. SUBPOENA. (a) On behalf of the acupuncture board, the executive director of the medical board or the presiding officer of the acupuncture board may issue a subpoena or subpoena duces tecum:
(1) for purposes of an investigation or contested proceeding related to:
(A) alleged misconduct by an acupuncturist; or
(B) an alleged violation of this chapter or other law related to practice as an acupuncturist or to the provision of health care under the authority of this chapter; and
(2) to determine whether to:
(A) issue, suspend, restrict, revoke, or cancel a license authorized by this chapter; or
(B) deny or grant an application for a license under this chapter.
(b) Failure to timely comply with a subpoena issued under this section is a ground for:
(1) disciplinary action by the acupuncture board or any other licensing or regulatory agency with jurisdiction over the individual or entity subject to the subpoena; and
(2) denial of a license application.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

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