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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly or intentionally:
(1) obtains criminal history record information in an unauthorized manner, uses the information for an unauthorized purpose, or discloses the information to a person who is not entitled to the information; or
(2) violates a rule of the department adopted under this subchapter.
(b) An offense under Subsection (a) is a Class B misdemeanor, except as provided by Subsection (c).
(c) An offense under Subsection (a) is a felony of the second degree if the person:
(1) obtains, uses, or discloses criminal history record information for remuneration or for the promise of remuneration; or
(2) employs another person to obtain, use, or disclose criminal history record information for remuneration or for the promise of remuneration.
(d) The department shall provide a copy of this section to:
(1) each person who applies for access to criminal history record information maintained by the department; and
(2) each private entity that purchases criminal history record information from the department.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 411.085. Unauthorized Obtaining, Use, or Disclosure of Criminal History Record Information; Penalty - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/government-code/gov-t-sect-411-085/
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