Sec. 36.152. SUBPOENA AUTHORITY. (a) With respect to a matter that the commissioner has authority to consider or investigate, the commissioner may issue a subpoena applicable throughout the state that requires:
(1) the attendance and testimony of a witness; and
(2) the production of records.
(b) In connection with a subpoena, the commissioner may require attendance and production of records before the commissioner or the commissioner's designee:
(1) at the department's offices in Austin; or
(2) at another place designated by the commissioner.
(c) In connection with a subpoena, the commissioner or the commissioner's designee may administer an oath, examine a witness, or receive evidence.
(d) The commissioner must personally sign and issue the subpoena.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 10A.001, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Texas Department of Insurance
Subtitle A - Administration of the Texas Department of Insurance
Chapter 36 - Department Rules and Procedures
Subchapter C. General Subpoena Powers; Witnesses and Production of Records
Section 36.152. Subpoena Authority
Section 36.153. Service of Subpoena
Section 36.154. Enforcement of Subpoena
Section 36.155. Compensation for Attendance
Section 36.156. Out-of-State Materials
Section 36.157. Use as Evidence in Certain Cases
Section 36.158. Access to Information
Section 36.159. Privileged and Confidential Records and Information; Protective Orders
Section 36.160. Cooperation With Law Enforcement
Section 36.161. Certain Subpoenas Issued to Financial Institutions