Sec. 402.0281. INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER DATABASE    


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  • (a) The attorney general shall establish a computerized database containing contact information for all Internet service providers providing service in this state. The contact information must include:

    (1) the name and physical address of the person authorized to accept service of process for the Internet service provider; and

    (2) the physical address of the Internet service provider's principal place of business in this state.

    (b) At the request of a district attorney, criminal district attorney, county attorney, law enforcement agency of this state, or local law enforcement agency, the attorney general shall allow the requestor access to the database to expedite the information-gathering process of a criminal investigation conducted by the requestor concerning an offense under Section 33.021, Penal Code.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1291 , Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2007.