Section 206.308. Subpoena

TX Occ Code § 206.308 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 206.308. SUBPOENA. (a) The executive director, the director's designee, or the secretary-treasurer of the board may issue a subpoena or subpoena duces tecum:

(1) to conduct an investigation or a contested case proceeding related to:

(A) alleged misconduct by a surgical assistant;

(B) an alleged violation of this chapter or another law related to the practice of a surgical assistant; or

(C) the provision of health care under this chapter;

(2) for purposes of determining whether to issue, suspend, restrict, or revoke a license under this chapter; or

(3) for purposes of determining whether to issue or deny a license under this chapter.

(b) Failure to timely comply with a subpoena issued under this section is a ground for:

(1) disciplinary action by the medical board or another licensing or regulatory agency with jurisdiction over the person subject to the subpoena; and

(2) denial of a license application.

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1014, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.