Sec. 74.711. AUTHORITY TO TAKE TESTIMONY AND ISSUE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBPOENAS. (a) To enforce this title, the comptroller may:
(1) take testimony;
(2) administer oaths; and
(3) issue subpoenas to compel any person to:
(A) appear and give testimony under oath at a time and place reasonable under the circumstances; or
(B) produce relevant books, records, documents, or other data, in whatever form, for audit, inspection, and copying.
(b) The comptroller may delegate the authority granted under this section to take testimony, administer oaths, and issue subpoenas to an attorney employed by the comptroller.
(c) A person authorized to serve process under the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure may serve a subpoena issued under this section. The person shall serve the subpoena in accordance with the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (H.B. 3598), Sec. 12, eff. June 10, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 74 - Report, Delivery, and Claims Process
Section 74.702. Examination of Records
Section 74.7021. Limitation Period for Examination
Section 74.703. Additional Personnel
Section 74.704. Assistance in Enforcement
Section 74.707. Waiver or Abatement of Penalty or Interest
Section 74.708. Property Held in Trust
Section 74.709. Suit to Compel Delivery of Property and Civil Penalties
Section 74.710. Criminal Offense
Section 74.711. Authority to Take Testimony and Issue Administrative Subpoenas