(a) The commissioners court shall issue the notices, citations, writs, and process necessary for the proper execution of its powers and duties and the enforcement of its jurisdiction. A notice, citation, writ, or process must:
(1) be in the name of the “State of Texas”;
(2) be directed to the sheriff or a constable of a county;
(3) be dated and signed officially by the clerk; and
(4) be impressed with the court seal.
(b) Unless otherwise provided by law, process must be executed before the fifth day before its return date. The return date shall be specified in the process.

Terms Used In Texas Local Government Code 81.022

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Signed: includes any symbol executed or adopted by a person with present intention to authenticate a writing. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.

(c) A subpoena for a witness may be executed and returned immediately if necessary.

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