Tex. Occupations Code § 2051.401: INVESTIGATIVE AUTHORITY: SUBPOENA AND SUMMONS.

(a) The secretary of state may issue a subpoena or summons to compel:

(1) the attendance and testimony of a witness; or

(2) the production of:

(A) a book;

(B) an account;

(C) a record;

(D) a magnetic or electronic recording;

(E) a paper;

(F) a contract;

(G) correspondence; or

(H) any other record that the secretary determines is relevant or material to an investigation under this chapter.

(b) If the secretary issues a subpoena or summons under Subsection (a), the secretary, or an officer designated by the secretary, may:

(1) administer an oath;

(2) examine a witness; and

(3) receive evidence.

(c) Information and evidence obtained by the secretary under this section is:

(1) confidential and not open to public inspection, except by a court order; and

(2) exempt from disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code.

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.