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

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

   2. (2) the production of:

      1. (A) a book;
      2. (B) an account;
      3. (C) a record;
      4. (D) a magnetic or electronic recording;
      5. (E) a paper;
      6. (F) a contract;
      7. (G) correspondence; or
      8. (H) any other record that the secretary determines is relevant or material to an investigation under this chapter.

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

   1. (1) administer an oath;
   2. (2) examine a witness; and
   3. (3) receive evidence.

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

   1. (1) confidential and not open to public inspection, except by a court order; and
   2. (2) exempt from disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code.

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