| (a) A member of the commission, the executive secretary, an administrative
law judge, or other person authorized by the commission, in performing duties
under the Act, may take testimony and may require by subpoena the attendance
of witnesses and the reproduction of books, records, papers, correspondence,
and other documents that the commission considers advisable.
(b) Subpoenas must be issued under the signature of the commission,
the executive secretary, an administrative law judge, or other person authorized
by the commission and may be served by any person designated by the commission.
(c) A member of the commission, the executive secretary, an administrative
law judge, or other person authorized by the commission may administer an
oath or affirmation to a witness appearing before the commission or a person
authorized by the commission.
(d) If a subpoena issued on behalf of the commission is disobeyed,
the commission or executive secretary may invoke the aid of the appropriate
state court in requiring compliance with the subpoena.
(e) For an individual compelled to appear before the commission
under this section, the commission shall pay travel expenses in accordance
with the provisions in effect for state employees. For a witness who is not
a state employee, the commission shall pay for all taxes associated with the
travel expenses that are not applicable to state employees. The executive
secretary may authorize the payment of a witness fee in an amount not to exceed
$200 per day. The commission reserves the right to bill the expenses to parties
requiring the appearance of the individual.
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §303.33 adopted to be effective November 15, 1988, 13 TexReg 5558; amended to be effective July 26, 1990, 15 TexReg 3993; amended to be effective January 2, 1992, 16 TexReg 7478; amended to be effective August 15, 1995, 20 TexReg 5381; amended to be effective January 1, 1999, 23 TexReg 12912 |
