Texas Statutes
Chapter 730 - Motor Vehicle Records Disclosure Act
Section 730.003. Definitions

Sec. 730.003. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
(1) "Agency" includes any agency or political subdivision of this state, or an authorized agent or contractor of an agency or political subdivision of this state, that compiles or maintains motor vehicle records.
(1-a) "Authorized recipient" means a person who is permitted to receive and use personal information from an agency in a manner authorized by this chapter.
(2) "Disclose" means to make available or make known personal information contained in a motor vehicle record about a person to another person, by any means of communication.
(3) "Individual record" means a motor vehicle record obtained by an agency containing personal information about an individual who is the subject of the record as identified in a request.
(4) "Motor vehicle record" means a record that pertains to a motor vehicle operator's or driver's license or permit, motor vehicle registration, motor vehicle title, or identification document issued by an agency of this state or a local agency authorized to issue an identification document. The term does not include:
(A) a record that pertains to a motor carrier; or
(B) an accident report prepared under:
(i) Chapter 550; or
(ii) former Section 601.004 before September 1, 2017.
(5) "Person" means an individual, organization, or entity but does not include this state or an agency of this state.
(6) "Personal information" means information that identifies a person, including an individual's photograph or computerized image, social security number, date of birth, driver identification number, name, address, but not the zip code, e-mail address, telephone number, and medical or disability information. The term does not include:
(A) information on vehicle accidents, driving or equipment-related violations, or driver's license or registration status; or
(B) information contained in an accident report prepared under:
(i) Chapter 550; or
(ii) former Section 601.004 before September 1, 2017.
(7) "Record" includes any book, paper, photograph, photostat, card, film, tape, recording, electronic data, printout, or other documentary material regardless of physical form or characteristics.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1187, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1032, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 533 (S.B. 312), Sec. 54, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 935 (S.B. 15), Sec. 5, eff. June 18, 2021.