Texas Health and Safety Code 246.113 – Production of Evidence
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(a) In an investigation or proceeding under this chapter, the board may:
(1) require or allow a person to file a written statement regarding any of the facts and circumstances concerning the matter to be investigated;
(2) administer oaths and affirmations;
(3) subpoena witnesses;
(4) compel attendance;
(5) take evidence; and
(6) require the production of any books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, agreements, or other documents or records considered relevant to the inquiry.
(b) The board may bring suit in district court to enforce a subpoena if the person to whom a subpoena is directed fails to comply.
Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 246.113
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
- Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005