Sec. 74.712. ENFORCEMENT OF SUBPOENAS. (a) If the person to whom a subpoena is directed under Section 74.711 fails to comply with the subpoena, or fails to file a motion to quash or otherwise demand a pre-compliance review of the subpoena, within the return date specified in the subpoena, the attorney general shall, on the request of the comptroller, bring suit to enforce the subpoena. The suit may be brought in a district court of Travis County.
(b) A court that determines that the subpoena was issued in good faith shall order compliance with the subpoena. The court may apply penalties for civil and criminal contempt otherwise available at law if a person refuses to comply with the court's order.
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