Tex. Prop. Code § 77.304 · Subchapter G. ENFORCEMENT
ENFORCEMENT OF SUBPOENAS.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) If the person to whom a subpoena is directed under Section 77.303 fails to comply with the subpoena, or fails to file a motion to quash or otherwise demand a pre-compliance review of the subpoena, within the return date specified in the subpoena, the attorney general shall, on the request of the comptroller, bring suit to enforce the subpoena. The suit may be brought in a state district court where service may be obtained on the person refusing to testify or produce records.
(b) A court that determines that the subpoena was issued in good faith shall order compliance with the subpoena. The court may apply penalties for civil and criminal contempt otherwise available at law where a person refuses to comply with the court's order.
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History
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 351 (H.B. 1866), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2017.
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PR/htm/PR.77.htm
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