Section 36.152 - Subpoena Authority(a) With respect to a matter that the commissioner has authority to consider or investigate, the commissioner may issue a subpoena applicable throughout the state that requires:(1) the attendance and testimony of a witness; and(2) the production of records.(b) In connection with a subpoena, the commissioner may require attendance and production of records before the commissioner or the commissioner's designee: (1) at the department's offices in Austin; or(2) at another place designated by the commissioner.(c) In connection with a subpoena, the commissioner or the commissioner's designee may administer an oath, examine a witness, or receive evidence.(d) The commissioner must personally sign and issue the subpoena.Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 10A.001, eff. 9/1/2003.Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 101, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1999.