Sec. 81.022. PROCESS. (a) The commissioners court shall issue the notices, citations, writs, and process necessary for the proper execution of its powers and duties and the enforcement of its jurisdiction. A notice, citation, writ, or process must:
(1) be in the name of the "State of Texas";
(2) be directed to the sheriff or a constable of a county;
(3) be dated and signed officially by the clerk; and
(4) be impressed with the court seal.
(b) Unless otherwise provided by law, process must be executed before the fifth day before its return date. The return date shall be specified in the process.
(c) A subpoena for a witness may be executed and returned immediately if necessary.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 3 - Organization of County Government
Subtitle B - Commissioners Court and County Officers
Chapter 81 - Commissioners Court
Subchapter B. Duties and Powers
Section 81.021. Change in Precinct Boundaries
Section 81.024. District and County Court Seals
Section 81.025. County Risk Management Pool Coverage Instead of Bonds
Section 81.026. Commissioners Court Membership on Associations and Nonprofit Organizations
Section 81.027. Support of Paupers
Section 81.028. Delegation of Duties of a County Judge in Counties With Population of More Than 1
Section 81.029. Delegation of Duties of a County Judge in Certain Counties
Section 81.030. Testimony Before Commissioners Court
Section 81.032. Acceptance of Donations and Bequests
Section 81.033. Power of Commissioners Court in County With No Incorporated Territory