(a) The commission may issue a subpoena or subpoena duces tecum.
(b) The subpoena or subpoena duces tecum must be served by personal service or certified mail, return receipt requested.

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Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code 651.156

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Subpoena duces tecum: A command to a witness to produce documents.

(c) The commission by rule shall establish standards that enable the executive director to issue subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum in connection with a complaint under investigation by the commission.
(d) A subpoena or subpoena duces tecum issued under this section is not effective unless it is issued in compliance with:
(1) state and federal law; and
(2) commission rules adopted under Subsection (c).