Section 2051.402 - Service of Process(a) The secretary of state, the secretary's authorized agent, a sheriff, or a constable may serve a subpoena or summons issued by the secretary of state under Section 2051.401: (1) on an individual by: (A) delivering an executed copy of the subpoena or summons to the individual; or(B) mailing an executed copy of the subpoena or summons by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the individual's:(i) place of residence; or(ii) principal place of business; and(2) on an entity by delivering or mailing a duly executed copy of the subpoena or summons to an individual for which service would be appropriate in a civil suit under state law.(b) Proof of service of process under this section consists of:(1) a verified return showing the manner of service; or(2) if the service is made by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, the return receipt.(c) By acting as an athlete agent in this state, a nonresident appoints the secretary of state as the nonresident's agent for service of process in a civil action in this state related to an act by the person as an athlete agent.Tex. Occ. Code § 2051.402
Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 821, Sec. 12, eff. 9/1/2003. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1999.