Texas Occupations Code 1103.507 – Subpoena in Contested Case
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(a) The executive director shall issue a subpoena to compel the attendance of a witness or the production of records or other evidence if:
(1) a party to the proceeding requests the subpoena orally or in writing;
(2) the request specifies each item of evidence sought and the full name and address of each witness sought; and
(3) the party shows reasonable cause.
(b) A party or the board may petition the district court to enforce a subpoena issued under this section. If the party or the board makes a proper showing, the district court shall order the person to whom the subpoena is issued to obey the subpoena.
Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code 1103.507
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.