Texas Business and Commerce Code 20.23 – Proof of Authority and Identification
(a) Documentation that shows a person has authority to act on behalf of a protected consumer is considered sufficient proof of authority for purposes of this subchapter, including:
(1) an order issued by a court; or
(2) a written, notarized statement signed by a representative that expressly describes the authority of the representative to act on behalf of a protected consumer.
(b) Information or documentation that identifies a protected consumer or a representative of a protected consumer is considered sufficient proof of identity for purposes of this subchapter, including:
(1) a social security number or a copy of the social security card issued by the United States Social Security Administration;
(2) a certified or official copy of a birth certificate issued by the entity authorized to issue the birth certificate;
(3) a copy of a driver’s license or identification card issued by the Department of Public Safety; or
(4) any other government-issued identification.
Terms Used In Texas Business and Commerce Code 20.23
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Signed: includes any symbol executed or adopted by a person with present intention to authenticate a writing. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005