What is a civil investigative demand?
A civil investigative demand, or CID, is a request for documents by the consumer protection division of the attorney generals office when investigating a suspected violation of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. During the investigation, the division also may request the company to file a written statement or report, under oath, or that a representative of the company provide sworn testimony. The attorney general also can issue a CID under the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act to investigate suspected antitrust violations.
