Sec. 2051.402.  SERVICE OF PROCESS.  (a)  The secretary of state, the secretary's authorized agent, a sheriff, or a constable may serve a subpoena or summons issued by the secretary of state under Section 2051.401:
(1)  on an individual by:
(A)  delivering an executed copy of the subpoena or summons to the individual;  or
(B)  mailing an executed copy of the subpoena or summons by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the individual's:
(i)  place of residence;  or
(ii)  principal place of business;  and
(2)  on an entity by delivering or mailing a duly executed copy of the subpoena or summons to an individual for which service would be appropriate in a civil suit under state law.
(b)  Proof of service of process under this section consists of:
(1)  a verified return showing the manner of service;  or
(2)  if the service is made by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, the return receipt.
(c)  By acting as an athlete agent in this state, a nonresident appoints the secretary of state as the nonresident's agent for service of process in a civil action in this state related to an act by the person as an athlete agent.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 821, Sec. 12, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.