Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 192.004 - Information Obtained By Local Registrar(a) The local registrar shall obtain the information necessary to prepare the birth certificate from the person reporting a birth or from another person with the required knowledge if:(1) the birth is reported under Section 192.003(c); or(2) a person who files a certificate under Section 192.003(a) or 192.003(b) cannot by diligent inquiry obtain an item of information required for the certificate.(b) A person from whom a local registrar requests necessary information shall answer correctly to the best of the person's knowledge. On request of the local registrar, a person who makes a statement under this section shall verify the statement by signing it.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 192.004
Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 30, Sec. 2, eff. 9/1/1993. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1989.