Sec. 205.359.  SUBPOENA.  (a)  On behalf of the acupuncture board, the executive director of the medical board or the presiding officer of the acupuncture board may issue a subpoena or subpoena duces tecum:
(1)  for purposes of an investigation or contested proceeding related to:
(A)  alleged misconduct by an acupuncturist;  or
(B)  an alleged violation of this chapter or other law related to practice as an acupuncturist or to the provision of health care under the authority of this chapter;  and
(2)  to determine whether to:
(A)  issue, suspend, restrict, revoke, or cancel a license authorized by this chapter;  or
(B)  deny or grant an application for a license under this chapter.
(b)  Failure to timely comply with a subpoena issued under this section is a ground for:
(1)  disciplinary action by the acupuncture board or any other licensing or regulatory agency with jurisdiction over the individual or entity subject to the subpoena;  and
(2)  denial of a license application.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.