Tex. Occ. Code Section 110.255
Complaint Investigation; Subpoenas

(a)

In an investigation of a complaint filed with the council, the council may request that the commissioner of state health services or the commissioner’s designee approve the issuance of a subpoena. If the request is approved, the council may issue a subpoena to compel the attendance of a relevant witness or the production, for inspection or copying, of relevant evidence in this state. The council may delegate the authority granted under this subsection to the executive director of the council.

(b)

A subpoena may be served personally or by certified mail.

(c)

If a person fails to comply with a subpoena, the council, acting through the attorney general, may file suit to enforce the subpoena in a district court in Travis County or the county in which a hearing conducted by the council 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 council shall pay a reasonable fee for photocopies subpoenaed under this section in an amount not to exceed the amount the council may charge for copies of its records.

(f)

The reimbursement of the expenses of a witness whose attendance is compelled under this section is governed by Section 2001.103 (Expenses of Witness or Deponent), Government Code.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14.005(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 5.007, eff. April 2, 2015.

Source: Section 110.255 — Complaint Investigation; Subpoenas, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.­110.­htm#110.­255 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

110.001
Definitions 110.002
Application of Chapter 110.051
Council 110.052
Public Membership Eligibility 110.053
Membership and Employee Restrictions 110.054
Terms 110.055
Presiding Officer 110.056
Grounds for Removal 110.057
Meetings 110.058
Compensation 110.059
Training 110.101
Executive Director 110.102
Staff 110.103
Division of Responsibilities 110.104
Qualifications and Standards of Conduct Information 110.151
Treatment for Sex Offenders 110.152
List and License Requirements 110.153
Collection and Dissemination of Information 110.154
Distribution of Money 110.155
Agency Assistance 110.156
Adjudication Information 110.157
Continuing Education Programs 110.158
Rulemaking 110.159
Fees 110.160
Biennial Report 110.161
Publication of List 110.162
Confidentiality Required 110.163
Grants and Donations 110.164
Dynamic Risk Assessment Tool 110.201
Interagency Advisory Committee 110.202
Advisory Committee Membership 110.203
Meetings 110.204
Agency Cooperation 110.251
Public Interest Information 110.252
Public Participation 110.253
Complaints 110.254
Record of Complaints 110.255
Complaint Investigation 110.256
Confidentiality 110.301
License Required 110.302
License Requirements 110.303
License of Out-of-state Applicants 110.304
Conviction or Deferred Adjudication Information 110.305
License Expiration 110.306
License Renewal Required 110.307
Procedure for Renewal 110.308
Renewal of Expired License by Out-of-state Practitioner 110.309
Denial of License 110.351
Disciplinary Powers of Council 110.352
Probation 110.353
Disciplinary Hearing 110.354
Emergency Suspension 110.401
Offense 110.402
Offense: Release of Adjudication Information 110.451
Imposition of Administrative Penalty 110.452
Amount of Administrative Penalty 110.453
Report and Notice of Violation and Penalty 110.454
Penalty to Be Paid or Hearing Requested 110.455
Hearing 110.456
Decision by Council 110.457
Options Following Decision: Pay or Appeal 110.458
Collection of Penalty 110.459
Determination by Court 110.460
Remittance of Penalty and Interest 110.461
Administrative Procedure 110.3045
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

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