(a) The secretary of state may issue a subpoena or summons to compel:
(1) the attendance and testimony of a witness; or
(2) the production of:
(A) a book;
(B) an account;
(C) a record;
(D) a magnetic or electronic recording;
(E) a paper;
(F) a contract;
(G) correspondence; or
(H) any other record that the secretary determines is relevant or material to an investigation under this chapter.
(b) If the secretary issues a subpoena or summons under Subsection (a), the secretary, or an officer designated by the secretary, may:
(1) administer an oath;
(2) examine a witness; and
(3) receive evidence.
(c) Information and evidence obtained by the secretary under this section is:
(1) confidential and not open to public inspection, except by a court order; and
(2) exempt from disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code.
Official text of the Texas Occupations Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.