Texas Human Resources Code

§ 203.008 — AUTHORITY TO ISSUE SUBPOENA, ADMINISTER OATH, RECEIVE EVIDENCE, AND GATHER INFORMATION

HR § 203.008Title 12. JUVENILE JUSTICE SERVICES AND FACILITIES · Part A. TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD AND TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT · Ch. 203. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF BOARD AND DEPARTMENT

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(a)In this section, "evidence" means any record, book, paper, document, data, or other evidence maintained by electronic or other means.

(b)The department may issue a subpoena requiring the attendance of a witness or the production of evidence that the department considers necessary for the investigation of:

(1)abuse, neglect, or exploitation allegations;

(2)complaints;

(3)financial and programmatic audits of juvenile probation programs, services, and facilities, including juvenile justice alternative education programs; or

(4)any other matter under the authority of the department, including a determination of treatment under Section 244.005.

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 85 (S.B. 653), Sec. 1.002, eff. September 1, 2011.