Texas Statutes
Subchapter F. Criminal History Record Information
Section 411.1405. Access to Criminal History Record Information: State Agencies; Information Technology Employees

Sec. 411.1405. ACCESS TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION: STATE AGENCIES; INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EMPLOYEES. (a) In this section:
(1) "Information resources" and "information resources technologies" have the meanings assigned by Section 2054.003.
(2) "State agency" means a department, commission, board, office, council, authority, or other agency in the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of state government that is created by the constitution or a statute of this state, including a university system or institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code.
(b) To the extent consistent with Subsection (e), a state agency is entitled to obtain from the department the criminal history record information maintained by the department that relates to a person who:
(1) is an employee, applicant for employment, contractor, subcontractor, or intern or other volunteer with the state agency or with a contractor or subcontractor for the state agency; and
(2) has access to information resources or information resources technologies, other than a desktop computer or telephone station assigned to that person.
(c) A state agency that obtains criminal history record information under this section may not release or disclose the information or any documents or other records derived from the information except:
(1) by court order;
(2) with the consent of the person who is the subject of the information; or
(3) to the affected contractor or subcontractor, unless the information was obtained by the department from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
(d) A state agency and the affected contractor or subcontractor shall destroy criminal history record information obtained under this section that relates to a person after the information is used to make an employment decision or to take a personnel action relating to the person who is the subject of the information.
(e) A state agency may not obtain criminal history record information under this section unless the state agency first adopts policies and procedures that provide that evidence of a criminal conviction or other relevant information obtained from the criminal history record information does not automatically disqualify an individual from employment. The attorney general shall review the policies and procedures for compliance with due process and other legal requirements before adoption by the state agency. The attorney general may charge the state agency a fee to cover the cost of the review. The policies and procedures adopted under this subsection must provide that the hiring official will determine, on a case-by-case basis, whether the individual is qualified for employment based on factors that include:
(1) the specific duties of the position;
(2) the number of offenses committed by the individual;
(3) the nature and seriousness of each offense;
(4) the length of time between the offense and the employment decision;
(5) the efforts by the individual at rehabilitation; and
(6) the accuracy of the information on the individual's employment application.
(f) A criminal history record information provision in another law that is more specific to a state agency, including Section 411.089, prevails over this section to the extent of any conflict.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 87, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.

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