(a) The commissioners court shall issue the notices, citations, writs, and process necessary for the proper execution of its powers and duties and the enforcement of its jurisdiction. A notice, citation, writ, or process must:
- (1) be in the name of the "State of Texas";
- (2) be directed to the sheriff or a constable of a county;
- (3) be dated and signed officially by the clerk; and
- (4) be impressed with the court seal.
- (b) Unless otherwise provided by law, process must be executed before the fifth day before its return date. The return date shall be specified in the process.
- (c) A subpoena for a witness may be executed and returned immediately if necessary.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.