Tex. Occ. Code Section 2051.402
Service of Process


(a)

The secretary of state, the secretary’s authorized agent, a sheriff, or a constable may serve a subpoena or summons issued by the secretary of state under Section 2051.401 (Investigative Authority: Subpoena and Summons):

(1)

on an individual by:

(A)

delivering an executed copy of the subpoena or summons to the individual; or

(B)

mailing an executed copy of the subpoena or summons by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the individual’s:
(i)
place of residence; or
(ii)
principal place of business; and

(2)

on an entity by delivering or mailing a duly executed copy of the subpoena or summons to an individual for which service would be appropriate in a civil suit under state law.

(b)

Proof of service of process under this section consists of:

(1)

a verified return showing the manner of service; or

(2)

if the service is made by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, the return receipt.

(c)

By acting as an athlete agent in this state, a nonresident appoints the secretary of state as the nonresident’s agent for service of process in a civil action in this state related to an act by the person as an athlete agent.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 821, Sec. 12, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.

Source: Section 2051.402 — Service of Process, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.­2051.­htm#2051.­402 (accessed May 18, 2024).

2051.001
Definitions
2051.002
Participation in Intercollegiate Sports Contests
2051.003
Effect of Personal Service Contract
2051.004
Athlete Agent Contact
2051.005
Certain Professional Services Exempt
2051.006
Uniformity of Application and Construction
2051.051
Administration of Chapter
2051.052
Publication of Compliance Responsibilities
2051.101
Registration Required
2051.102
Application Requirements
2051.105
Denial of Application
2051.106
Temporary or Provisional Registration
2051.107
Registration Duration
2051.108
Registration Renewal
2051.109
Continuing Notification Requirement
2051.110
Effect of Decertification by Professional Association
2051.151
Bond Deposit
2051.152
Cancellation of Bond
2051.201
Contract Form
2051.202
Contract Signing
2051.203
Contract Requirements Relating to Fees and Services
2051.204
Contract Requirements Relating to Notice
2051.205
Filing Requirements
2051.206
Multiyear Contract Fee
2051.251
Adoption of Implementation Standards
2051.252
Approval and Filing of Standards
2051.253
Designation of Compliance Coordinator
2051.254
Written Request for Implementation Standards
2051.255
Notification of Availability of Implementation Standards
2051.256
Written Request for Compliance Coordinators
2051.301
Athlete Agent Interview Program
2051.302
Compliance Coordinator’s Duties
2051.303
Time and Duration of Interview Program
2051.304
Compliance with Interview Guidelines
2051.351
Prohibitions
2051.352
Recordkeeping Requirement
2051.353
Disclosure Requirement
2051.354
Agent Liability for Violation of Chapter
2051.401
Investigative Authority: Subpoena and Summons
2051.402
Service of Process
2051.403
Enforcement of Subpoena and Summons
2051.404
Interrogatories
2051.405
Disciplinary Procedures
2051.451
Administrative Penalty
2051.452
Investigation and Preliminary Report
2051.453
Payment or Request for Hearing
2051.454
Hearing
2051.455
Judicial Review
2051.456
Recovery of Administrative Penalty
2051.457
Failure to Pay Administrative Penalty
2051.501
Criminal Offense
2051.502
Notice of Criminal Offense
2051.551
Civil Suit
2051.552
Adversely Affected
2051.553
Recovery

Accessed:
May 18, 2024

§ 2051.402’s source at texas​.gov