Texas § 2301.153 GENERAL POWERS OF BOARD.

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§ 2301.153 — GENERAL POWERS OF BOARD.

Texas § 2301.153

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Tex. Occupations Code Code Ann. § 2301.153 (2026).

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Sec. 2301.153. GENERAL POWERS OF BOARD.

(a)Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the board has all powers necessary, incidental, or convenient to perform a power or duty expressly granted under this chapter, including the power to:

(1)initiate and conduct proceedings, investigations, or hearings;

(2)administer oaths;

(3)receive evidence and pleadings;

(4)issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of any person;

(5)order the production of any tangible property, including papers, records, or other documents;

(6)make findings of fact on all factual issues arising out of a proceeding initiated under this chapter;

(7)specify and govern appearance, practice, and procedures before the board;

(8)adopt rules and issue conclusions of law and decisions, including declaratory decisions or

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Sec. 2301.153. GENERAL POWERS OF BOARD. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the board has all powers necessary, incidental, or convenient to perform a power or duty expressly granted under this chapter, including the power to:
(1) initiate and conduct proceedings, investigations, or hearings;
(2) administer oaths;
(3) receive evidence and pleadings;
(4) issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of any person;
(5) order the production of any tangible property, including papers, records, or other documents;
(6) make findings of fact on all factual issues arising out of a proceeding initiated under this chapter;
(7) specify and govern appearance, practice, and procedures before the board;
(8) adopt rules and issue conclusions of law and decisions, including declaratory decisions or orders;
(9) enter into contracts;
(10) execute instruments;
(11) retain counsel;
(12) use the services of the attorney general and institute and direct the conduct of legal proceedings in any forum;
(13) obtain other professional services as necessary and convenient;
(14) impose a sanction for contempt;
(15) assess and collect fees and costs, including attorney's fees;
(16) issue, suspend, or revoke licenses;
(17) prohibit and regulate acts and practices in connection with the distribution and sale of motor vehicles or warranty performance obligations;
(18) issue cease and desist orders in the nature of temporary or permanent injunctions;
(19) impose a civil penalty;
(20) enter an order requiring a person to:
(A) repurchase property under Section 2301.465 and pay costs and expenses of a party in connection with an order entered under that section;
(B) perform an act other than the payment of money; or
(C) refrain from performing an act; and
(21) enforce a board order.
(b) The board may inspect the books and records of a license holder in connection with the performance of its duties under this chapter.

Buddy Gregg Motor Homes, Inc.//Cross-Appellant, Marathon Coach, Inc., D/B/A Marathon Coach of Texas v. Motor Vehicle Board of the Texas Department of Transportation and Marathon Coach, Inc., D/B/A Marathon Coach of Texas//Cross-Appellees, Motor Vehicle Board of the Texas Department of Transportation and Buddy Gregg Motor Homes, Inc.

(Court of Appeals of Texas, 2004)

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. And Audi of America, Inc. v. John Walker III, in His Official Capacity as Chairman of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Board The Honorable Michael J. O'Malley, the Honorable Penny A. Wilkov, in Their Official Capacities as Administrative Law Judges for the State Office

(Court of Appeals of Texas, 2015)

AFLOA, LLC v. Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

(Court of Appeals of Texas, 2025)

Continental Imports, Ltd. D/B/A Mercedes Benz of Austin v. L. David Brunke in His Official Capacity as Acting Director of the Motor Vehicle Division of the Texas Department of Transportation, and the Motor Vehicle Division of the Texas Department of Transportation

(Court of Appeals of Texas, 2011)

Opinion No.

(Texas Attorney General Reports, 2010)

Legislative History

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 5, eff. June 1, 2003. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.606(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003. Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1290 (H.B. 2017 ), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.