(1) supply the additional information; or
(2) appeal the action to the attorney general, who shall review the application to determine whether it is complete.
(b) The attorney general may investigate an application.
(c) Incident to the attorney general's review, verification, and hearing duties under this subchapter, the attorney general may:
(1) subpoena witnesses and administer oaths to determine whether and the extent to which a claimant or victim qualifies for an award; and
(2) order a claimant or victim to submit to a mental or physical examination by a physician or psychologist or order an autopsy of a deceased victim as provided by Article 56.39, if the mental, physical, or emotional condition of a claimant or victim is material to a claim.
(d) On request by the attorney general and not later than the 14th business day after the date of the request, a law enforcement agency shall release to the attorney general all reports, including witness statements and criminal history record information, for the purpose of allowing the attorney general to determine whether a claimant or victim qualifies for an award and the extent of the qualification.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.84(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 779, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Text of article effective until January 01, 2021
