2024 Texas Statutes
Occupations Code
Title 3 - Health Professions
Subtitle L - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming
Chapter 651 - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming
Subchapter D. Commission Powers and Duties
Section 651.156. Subpoena
Sec. 651.156. SUBPOENA. (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.
(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).
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.380(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 263 (H.B. 1468), Sec. 20, eff. September 1, 2009.