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Texas Labor Code - Section 301.071. Investigative And Subpoena Powers

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§ 301.071. INVESTIGATIVE AND SUBPOENA POWERS.  (a) In 
discharging duties imposed under this title, an appeal tribunal 
established under this title, an examiner or other hearings officer 
employed or appointed by the commission or the executive director, 
a member of the commission, or a representative authorized by the 
commission may:
		(1)  administer oaths;                                                        
		(2)  take depositions;                                                        
		(3)  certify to official acts;  and                                           
		(4)  issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of 
witnesses and the production of books, papers, correspondence, 
memoranda, and other records considered necessary as evidence in 
connection with a disputed claim or the administration of this 
title.
	(b)  The commission's authority to conduct an investigation, 
assemble information, or require the submission of documentary or 
oral testimony is limited to the power necessary to properly 
administer this title.
	(c)  Notwithstanding Section 154.004, Local Government Code, 
or any other law, the executive director shall pay the fee of a 
sheriff or constable who serves a subpoena under this section.  The 
fee shall be paid from the commission's administrative funds, and 
the comptroller shall issue a warrant for the fee as directed by the 
executive director.

Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  
Renumbered from V.T.C.A., Labor Code § 202.071 and amended by 
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 655, § 11.02(b), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  
Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 631, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 
1997.

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