(a) The board shall aid in the enforcement of this chapter.
(b) The board may:
(1) issue a subpoena;
(2) compel the attendance of a witness;
(3) administer an oath to a person giving testimony at hearings; and
(4) cause the prosecution of each person violating this chapter.

Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code 301.161

  • 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.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.

(c) The attorney general shall provide legal assistance necessary to enforce this chapter. This subsection does not relieve a local prosecuting officer of any duty under the law.
(d) The board may establish a criminal investigations unit to investigate suspected criminal acts relating to the practice of nursing as authorized by this chapter.
(e) The board may assist federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies in the investigation and prosecution of crimes related to the practice of nursing.

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