Sec. 4002.160. COMMISSIONER'S ACCESS TO RECORDS AND REPORTS OF OTHER STATE AGENCIES. (a) During an investigation for the purpose of enforcing this title or in connection with the application of a person or company for registration or for a permit qualifying securities for sale, the commissioner or deputy securities commissioner shall have free access to all records of, all reports of, and all reports made to an agency or department of this state.
(b) If the commissioner or deputy securities commissioner discloses any information made confidential by law, the affected person or company has a right of action on the official bond of the commissioner or deputy securities commissioner for the person's or company's injuries in a suit brought in the name of the state at the relation of the person or company.
(c) This section may not be interpreted to prohibit or limit the publication of rulings or decisions of the commissioner.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 491 (H.B. 4171), Sec. 1.01, eff. January 1, 2022.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 4002 - State Securities Board and Securities Commissioner
Subchapter D. Powers and Duties of Board and Commissioner
Section 4002.152. Rules Regarding Competitive Bidding or Advertising
Section 4002.153. Board Delegation of Rulemaking Authority
Section 4002.1535. Alternative Rulemaking and Dispute Resolution
Section 4002.154. Commissioner Discretion Regarding Rules
Section 4002.155. Deposit of Receipts to General Revenue Fund
Section 4002.156. Board Authority to Exercise Commissioner's Powers
Section 4002.157. List of Securities Offered
Section 4002.158. Record of Proceedings
Section 4002.159. Record of Certain Filings and Orders
Section 4002.160. Commissioner's Access to Records and Reports of Other State Agencies
Section 4002.161. Confidentiality of Certain Information