(a) The commission shall adopt rules consistent with this chapter for the administration and enforcement of this chapter.
(b) The department shall:
(1) administer and enforce this chapter;
(2) evaluate the qualifications of license applicants;
(3) provide for the examination of license applicants;
(4) issue licenses;
(5) in connection with a hearing under this chapter, issue subpoenas, examine witnesses, and administer oaths under the laws of this state; and
(6) investigate persons engaging in practices that violate this chapter.
(c) The commission or executive director may deny, revoke, or suspend a license or may otherwise discipline a license holder in accordance with Section 51.353.
Official text of the Texas Occupations Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.