At any time the commissioner considers necessary, the commissioner or the commissioner's representative may:

1. (1) examine a pawnbroker's place of business;
2. (2) inquire into and examine a pawnbroker's transactions, books, accounts, papers, correspondence, or other records that relate to the business of the pawnbroker; and
3. (3) examine or inspect pledged goods and goods required to be identified by Section 371.177.

Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1008, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.