Tex. Health & Safety Code § 765.004

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 765.004 - Privilege

Criminal history record information received by an employer under this chapter is privileged and is for the exclusive use of the employer. The employer may disclose the information to an authorized officer, employee, or agent of the employer only for the purpose of making a determination regarding the suitability of an individual for employment. Otherwise, an employer, or any individual to whom the employer may have disclosed information, may not release or otherwise disclose the information received under this chapter to any person or governmental entity except on court order or with the written consent of the individual being investigated.

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 765.004

Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 694, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1993. Renumbered from Human Resources Code Sec. 135.004 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 572, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1997.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1194, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1989.