Sec. 901.166. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE SUBPOENA, ADMINISTER OATH, AND RECEIVE EVIDENCE. (a) The board may issue a subpoena to compel the attendance of a relevant witness or the production, for inspection and copying, of relevant documents, records, and other evidence, maintained by electronic or other means, that is in this state.
(b) The board may administer oaths and take testimony and other evidence regarding any matter under the board's jurisdiction.
(c) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena, the board, acting through the attorney general, may file suit to enforce the subpoena in a district court in Travis County or in a county in which a hearing conducted by the board may be held.
(d) On finding that good cause exists for issuing the subpoena, the court shall order the person to comply with the subpoena. The court may punish a person who fails to obey the court order.
(e) The board shall pay a reasonable fee for photocopies subpoenaed under this section in an amount not to exceed the amount the board may charge for copies of its own records.
(f) The reimbursement of the expenses of a witness whose attendance is compelled under this section is governed by Section 2001.103, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 525, Sec. 12, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Regulation of Financial and Legal Services
Subtitle A - Financial Services
Subchapter D. Board Powers and Duties
Section 901.151. General Powers and Duties of Board
Section 901.152. Advisory Committees
Section 901.1525. Appointment of Board Committees
Section 901.153. Enforcement Committees
Section 901.155. Scholarship Trust Fund for Fifth-Year Accounting Students
Section 901.156. Rules of Professional Conduct
Section 901.1565. Rules on Consequences of Criminal Conviction
Section 901.157. Rules for Specialization
Section 901.158. Rules Restricting Competitive Practices
Section 901.160. Availability and Confidentiality of Certain Board Files
Section 901.161. Privilege for Certain Information
Section 901.162. Immunity From Liability
Section 901.164. Outside Legal Counsel
Section 901.165. Rules for Attest Services
Section 901.166. Authority to Issue Subpoena, Administer Oath, and Receive Evidence
Section 901.167. Negotiated Rulemaking and Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy