Texas Government Code 411.139 – Access to Criminal History Record Information: State Securities Board
(a) The securities commissioner is entitled to obtain from the department criminal history record information maintained by the department that relates to a person who is:
(1) an applicant for a certificate of registration under The Securities Act (Title 12, Government Code);
(2) a holder of a certificate of registration under The Securities Act (Title 12, Government Code);
(3) an applicant for employment by the State Securities Board; or
(4) an employee of the State Securities Board.
(b) Criminal history record information obtained by the securities commissioner under this section may not be released by any person or agency except on court order or with the consent of the person who is the subject of the criminal history record information, unless the information is entered into evidence by the State Securities Board or a court at an administrative proceeding or a civil or criminal action under The Securities Act (Title 12, Government Code).
Terms Used In Texas Government Code 411.139
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- 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