Sec. 730.010. DISCLOSURE OF THUMB OR FINGER IMAGES PROHIBITED  


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  • Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, if an agency obtains an image of an individual's thumb or finger in connection with the issuance of a license, permit, or certificate to the individual, the agency may:

    (1) use the image only:

    (A) in connection with the issuance of the license, permit, or certificate; or

    (B) to verify the identity of an individual as provided by Section 521.059; and

    (2) disclose the image only if disclosure is expressly authorized by law.

Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1187, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1108 , Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2005.