Texas Statutes
Subchapter F. Criminal History Record Information
Section 411.084. Use of Criminal History Record Information

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

Texas Statutes

Government Code

Title 4 - Executive Branch

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 411.082. Definitions

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 411.085. Unauthorized Obtaining, Use, or Disclosure of Criminal History Record Information; Penalty

Section 411.0851. Duty of Private Entity to Update Criminal History Record Information; Civil Liability

Section 411.086. Rules

Section 411.0865. Contracts for Fingerprinting Services

Section 411.087. Access to Criminal History Record Information Maintained by Federal Bureau of Investigation or Local Criminal Justice Agency

Section 411.088. Fees

Section 411.089. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Criminal Justice Agency

Section 411.0891. Department Access to Criminal History Record Information: Certain Departmental Authorizations

Section 411.090. Access to Criminal History Record Information: State Board for Educator Certification

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 411.0915. Access to Criminal History Record Information of Political Subdivisions: Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

Section 411.092. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Banking Commissioner

Section 411.093. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Section 411.094. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Higher Education Entities; Security-Sensitive Position

Section 411.0945. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Public Institution of Higher Education; On-Campus Student Housing

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 411.097. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Local and Regional Educational Entities

Section 411.0971. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Teacher Retirement System of Texas

Section 411.098. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Section 411.099. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Texas State Board of Medical Examiners

Section 411.0995. Access to Criminal History Record Information: State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners

Section 411.100. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Board of Law Examiners and State Bar 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 411.104. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Texas Workforce Commission; Security Sensitive Positions

Section 411.1041. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Texas Workforce Commission; Vocational Rehabilitation and Other Services

Section 411.105. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

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 411.110. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Department of State Health Services and Health and Human Services Commission

Section 411.1103. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Department of State Health Services and Health and Human Services Commission

Section 411.1105. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Department of State Health Services and Health and Human Services Commission

Section 411.1106. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Health and Human Services Commission

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 411.1131. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Health and Human Services Commission

Section 411.114. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Department of Family and Protective Services and Health and Human Services Commission

Section 411.1141. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Texas Juvenile Justice Department

Section 411.1142. Access to Criminal History Record: Early Childhood Intervention Program Within Health and Human Services Commission

Section 411.1143. Access to Criminal History Record Information; Agencies Operating Part of Medical Assistance Program

Section 411.1144. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Agencies With Employees, Contractors, or Volunteers at State Supported Living Centers

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 411.115. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Department of State Health Services and Health and Human Services Commission; Local Authorities; Community Centers

Section 411.116. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Organization Providing Certain Nurse Aides

Section 411.117. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Health and Human Services Commission and Texas Workforce Commission

Section 411.118. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Employer at Residential Dwelling Project

Section 411.1181. Access to Criminal History Record Information; Applicants for Employment

Section 411.1182. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Commercial Nuclear Power Plant Licensees

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 411.1237. Access to Criminal History Record Information: County Fire Marshals; County Sheriffs

Section 411.124. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Political Subdivisions; Public Transportation Drivers

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 411.127. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Applicants for Employment and Contractors

Section 411.1271. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Office of the Attorney General

Section 411.1272. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Office of Capital and Forensic Writs and Public Defender's Offices

Section 411.128. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Person Seeking to Adopt Child

Section 411.1285. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Domestic Relations Office and Child Custody Evaluator

Section 411.1286. Access to Criminal History Record Information: County Commissioners Courts; County Child Welfare Board Members

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 411.1296. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Employment by Appraisal District and Appointment to Appraisal Review Board

Section 411.1297. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Employment by Emergency Communication District

Section 411.130. Access to Criminal History Record Information; Crime Victims' Institute

Section 411.1301. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Certain Local Government Corporations Engaged in Criminal Identification Activities

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 411.136. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Certain Hospitals and Hospital Districts

Section 411.138. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Juvenile Board or Juvenile Probation Department

Section 411.1385. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Savings and Mortgage Lending Commissioner

Section 411.1386. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Court Clerk; Health and Human Services Commission; Guardianships

Section 411.13861. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Health and Human Services Commission

Section 411.1387. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Facility, Regulatory Agency, or Private Agency

Section 411.1388. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Interagency Council on Sex Offender Treatment

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 411.1401. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Programs Providing Activities for Children

Section 411.1402. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Employees Retirement System of Texas

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 411.1405. Access to Criminal History Record Information: State Agencies; Information Technology Employees

Section 411.14055. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Texas School Safety Center

Section 411.1406. Access to Criminal History Record Information: County Attorney in County With Population of 3

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 411.1408. Access to Criminal History Record Information: Judicial Branch Certification Commission

Section 411.1409. Access to Criminal History Information: Appellate Courts

Section 411.1410. Access to Criminal History Record Information: United States Armed Forces