Tex. Gov't Code Section 301.024
Process

(a)

A general investigating committee may issue process to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, records, documents, and instruments required by the committee. Any other committee may issue process if authorized by the resolution creating the committee or the rules of procedure of the creating house. A committee may issue process to a witness at any place in this state.

(b)

A committee chairman shall issue in the name of the committee all subpoenas and other process as directed by the committee.

(c)

If necessary to obtain compliance with a subpoena or other process, a committee may issue writs of attachment.

(d)

All process may be addressed to and served by any peace officer of this state or by the sergeant at arms appointed by the committee.

(e)

A witness who attends a committee proceeding or a proceeding of either house under process is entitled to the same mileage and per diem as a witness who appears before a grand jury in this state. Mileage and per diem are paid from that house’s contingent expense fund or from the contingent expense fund of the committee conducting the proceeding.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Source: Section 301.024 — Process, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.­301.­htm#301.­024 (accessed Apr. 29, 2024).

301.001
Time and Place of Meeting 301.002
Who May Organize 301.003
Presiding Officers 301.004
Temporary Officers 301.005
Lack of Quorum 301.006
Selection of Officers 301.011
Short Title 301.012
Purpose 301.013
Selection of Committees 301.014
Powers and Duties of Standing Committees 301.015
Meetings of Standing Committees 301.016
Special Committees 301.017
General Investigating Committees 301.018
General Investigating Committee Meetings 301.019
Joint General Investigating Committee Hearings 301.020
Powers and Duties of General Investigating Committees 301.021
General Investigating Committee Employees 301.022
Testimony Under Oath 301.023
Administering Oaths 301.024
Process 301.025
Refusal to Testify 301.026
Contempt of Legislature 301.027
Prosecution for Contempt of Legislature 301.028
Cooperation of Other Agencies 301.029
Appropriations for Salaries, Per Diem, and Expenditures 301.031
Committee Staff 301.032
Gifts and Grants 301.033
Allocation of Space in Legislative Services Building 301.034
Termination of Membership on Interim Committee 301.035
Joint Interim Committee Per Diem and Travel Expenses 301.041
Communications with Parliamentarians 301.042
Communications with Engrossing and Enrolling Department 301.043
Engrossing and Enrolling Department Records of Drafting and Other Requests 301.051
Issuance of Publications 301.052
Distribution of Journals 301.061
Legal Representation of Legislature 301.071
Sale of Texas Flags and Similar Items 301.072
State Buildings Occupied by Legislative Offices and Agencies 301.073
Facilities Management Services for Space Occupied by Legislature 301.0221
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Accessed:
Apr. 29, 2024

§ 301.024’s source at texas​.gov