Sec. 411.084. USE OF CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION. (a) Criminal history record information obtained from the department under this subchapter, including any identification information that could reveal the identity of a person about whom criminal history record information is requested and information that directly or indirectly indicates or implies involvement of a person in the criminal justice system:
(1) is for the exclusive use of the authorized recipient of the information; and
(2) may be disclosed or used by the recipient only if, and only to the extent that, disclosure or use is authorized or directed by:
(A) this subchapter;
(B) another statute;
(C) a rule adopted under a statute; or
(D) an order of a court of competent jurisdiction.
(a-1) The term "criminal history record" information under Subsection (a) does not refer to any specific document produced to comply with this subchapter but to the information contained, wholly or partly, in a document's original form or any subsequent form or use.
(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a) or any other provision in this subchapter, criminal history record information obtained from the Federal Bureau of Investigation may be released or disclosed only to a governmental entity or as authorized by federal law and regulations, federal executive orders, and federal policy.
(c) An agency or individual may not confirm the existence or nonexistence of criminal history record information to any person that is not eligible to receive the information.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 790, Sec. 35, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 296, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146 (H.B. 2730), Sec. 9A.01, eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146 (H.B. 2730), Sec. 10.03, eff. June 19, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection
Chapter 411 - Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas
Subchapter F. Criminal History Record Information
Section 411.081. Application of Subchapter
Section 411.083. Dissemination of Criminal History Record Information
Section 411.0835. Prohibition Against Dissemination to Certain Private Entities
Section 411.084. Use of Criminal History Record Information
Section 411.0845. Criminal History Clearinghouse
Section 411.0865. Contracts for Fingerprinting Services
Section 411.089. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Criminal Justice Agency
Section 411.0901. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Texas Education Agency
Section 411.091. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Section 411.092. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Banking Commissioner
Section 411.095. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Consumer Credit Commissioner
Section 411.096. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Texas Racing Commission
Section 411.0971. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Section 411.1005. Access to Criminal History Record Information: State Bar of Texas
Section 411.102. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Mcgruff House Program
Section 411.103. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Child Watch Program
Section 411.106. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Texas Department of Insurance
Section 411.107. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Receiver
Section 411.108. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Texas Lottery Commission
Section 411.109. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Comptroller
Section 411.111. Access to Criminal History Record Information: District Court; Name Changes
Section 411.112. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
Section 411.113. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Texas School for the Deaf
Section 411.1141. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Texas Juvenile Justice Department
Section 411.1145. Access to Criminal History Record Information: State Preservation Board
Section 411.1146. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Department of Agriculture
Section 411.1147. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Texas Historical Commission
Section 411.1181. Access to Criminal History Record Information; Applicants for Employment
Section 411.121. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Adjutant General
Section 411.1211. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Texas Veterans Commission
Section 411.122. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Licensing or Regulatory Agency
Section 411.123. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Municipal Fire Department
Section 411.1235. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Volunteer Fire Departments
Section 411.1236. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Texas Commission on Fire Protection
Section 411.125. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Texas Board of Nursing
Section 411.126. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Volunteer Centers
Section 411.1271. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Office of the Attorney General
Section 411.128. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Person Seeking to Adopt Child
Section 411.129. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Employment by Municipality
Section 411.1295. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Employment by County
Section 411.130. Access to Criminal History Record Information; Crime Victims' Institute
Section 411.131. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Safe Houses
Section 411.132. Access to Criminal History Record Information: State Auditor
Section 411.133. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Regional Tollway Authorities
Section 411.134. Criminal History Record Information: Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Section 411.135. Access to Certain Information by Public
Section 411.1389. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Texas Civil Commitment Office
Section 411.139. Access to Criminal History Record Information: State Securities Board
Section 411.1391. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Texas Facilities Commission
Section 411.140. Access to Criminal History Record Information: State Commission on Judicial Conduct
Section 411.1403. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Railroad Commission of Texas
Section 411.1404. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Department of Information Resources
Section 411.14055. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Texas School Safety Center
Section 411.14065. Access to Criminal History Record Information: County Tax Assessor-Collector
Section 411.1407. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Credit Union Department
Section 411.1409. Access to Criminal History Information: Appellate Courts
Section 411.1410. Access to Criminal History Record Information: United States Armed Forces