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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A company license holder or an officer, director, or partner of a company license holder may not disclose to another information obtained by the person for an employer or client except:
(1) at the direction of the employer or client; or
(2) as required by state law or court order.
(b) A company license holder or an officer, director, or partner of a company license holder shall disclose to a law enforcement officer or a district attorney, or that individual's representative, information the person obtains that relates to a criminal offense. A private investigator who is working under the direct supervision of a licensed attorney satisfies this requirement by disclosing the information to the supervising attorney.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 1702.133. Confidentiality; Information Relating to Criminal Offense - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/occupations-code/occ-sect-1702-133/
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