Tex. Prop. Code Ann. §§ 301.001–301.171 § 301.067
SUBPOENAS AND DISCOVERY.
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Sec. 301.067. SUBPOENAS AND DISCOVERY. (a) The commission may issue subpoenas and order discovery in investigations and hearings under this chapter.(b) The subpoenas and discovery may be ordered to the same extent and are subject to the same limitations as subpoenas and discovery in a civil action in district court. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 40, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Section 301.067 of the Texas Property Code grants the Texas Real Estate Commission the authority to issue subpoenas and compel discovery during its investigations and hearings related to fair housing and property matters. The scope of this power mirrors what is available in a civil district court proceeding, meaning the same types of evidence, depositions, and document requests that courts can order are available to the commission. The same procedural limitations that apply in civil litigation also constrain the commission's use of these tools.
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Under Tex. Prop. Code § 301.067, property owners and managers who become subjects of a commission investigation may receive subpoenas or discovery orders carrying the same legal weight as those issued in a civil court case. Compliant operators generally maintain organized records of leasing activity, communications, and policies so that responding to such requests can be handled in an orderly and timely manner. Familiarity with civil discovery obligations is relevant context when navigating a commission proceeding under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 301.067 means that when the Texas Real Estate Commission investigates a potential fair housing violation, it has meaningful tools—subpoenas and discovery—to gather evidence from landlords, property managers, or other parties. Tenants who have filed a complaint under this chapter can understand that the commission is not limited to voluntary cooperation; it can compel the production of documents and testimony. Those seeking to understand how this process works in practice may find guidance through tenant-rights organizations or legal aid resources familiar with Texas fair housing proceedings.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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