Sec. 815.504. REPRODUCTION AND PRESERVATION OF RECORDS. (a) The retirement system may photograph, microphotograph, or film any record in its possession or preserve the record through electronic document imaging.
(b) If a record is reproduced under Subsection (a), the retirement system may destroy or dispose of the original record if the system first:
(1) places the reproduction in a conveniently accessible file; and
(2) provides for the preservation, examination, and use of the reproduction.
(c) A photograph, microphotograph, film, or electronic document image of a record reproduced under Subsection (a) is equivalent to the original record for all purposes, including introduction as evidence in all courts and administrative agency proceedings. A certified or authenticated copy of such a record is admissible as evidence equally with the original.
(d) The executive director or an authorized representative may certify the authenticity of a record reproduced under this section and shall charge a fee for the certified copy as provided by law.
(e) Certified records shall be furnished to any person who is authorized by law to receive them.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1876, ch. 453, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981. Renumbered from Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. Title 110B, Sec. 25.504 and amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 179, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 347 (S.B. 1176), Sec. 20, eff. September 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 8 - Public Retirement Systems
Subtitle B - Employees Retirement System of Texas
Subchapter F. Miscellaneous Administrative Procedures
Section 815.501. Statement of Amount in Individual Accounts
Section 815.5021. Payment to Alternate Beneficiary
Section 815.504. Reproduction and Preservation of Records
Section 815.505. Certification of Names of Law Enforcement and Custodial Officers
Section 815.506. Budget and Actuarial Information
Section 815.507. Plan Qualification
Section 815.5071. Trustee-to-Trustee Transfer
Section 815.5072. Excess Benefit Arrangement
Section 815.508. Complaint Files
Section 815.509. Advisory Committees
Section 815.5091. Membership on Advisory Committee on Investments
Section 815.5092. Ineligibility for Membership on Advisory Committee on Investments
Section 815.5093. Review of and Removal From Advisory Committee on Investments
Section 815.510. Annual Report
Section 815.511. Administrative Decision; Appeal and Negotiation
Section 815.5111. Diligent Prosecution of Suit
Section 815.512. Protection From Double or Multiple Liability
Section 815.513. Exclusive Remedies
Section 815.514. Mailings on Behalf of Nonprofit Association
Section 815.515. Disposition of Unclaimed Contributions of Former Members