Sec. 401.201. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES

(a) With the assistance of the department, the board shall:

(1) administer, coordinate, and enforce this chapter;

(2) evaluate the qualifications of license applicants;

(3) provide for the examination of license applicants;

(4) in connection with a hearing under Section 401.454, issue subpoenas, examine witnesses, and administer oaths under the laws of this state;

(5) conduct hearings and keep records and minutes necessary to the orderly administration of this chapter; and

(6) investigate persons engaging in practices that violate this chapter.

(b) The board may appoint subcommittees to work under its jurisdiction.

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.171(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.