Hearings and Investigations; Subpoena Power

Sec. 651.203. HEARINGS AND INVESTIGATIONS; SUBPOENA POWER. In conducting a hearing or investigation under this chapter, the department or a person designated by the department may: (1) administer oaths; (2) subpoena witnesses; (3) take depositions of witnesses who reside outside of this state in the manner provided for in a civil action in district court; and (4) pay to those witnesses a fee and mileage for attendance as provided for a witness in a civil action in district court. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2005.