Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 1956.035 - Inspection of Records(a) On request, a metal recycling entity shall permit a peace officer of this state, a representative of the department, or a representative of a county, municipality, or other political subdivision that issues a license or permit under Section 1956.003(b) to inspect, during the entity's usual business hours: (1) a record required by Section 1956.0321 or 1956.033;(2) a digital photograph or video recording required by Section 1956.0331;(3) regulated material in the entity's possession; or(4) an application for a cash transaction card submitted to the entity.(b) The person seeking to inspect a record or material shall:(1) inform the entity of the officer's status as a peace officer; or(2) if the person is a representative of the department or a representative of a county, municipality, or other political subdivision, inform the entity of the person's status and display to the entity an identification document or other appropriate documentation establishing the person's status as a representative of the department or of the appropriate county, municipality, or political subdivision.Tex. Occ. Code § 1956.035
Amended by Acts 2021, Texas Acts of the 87th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1040,Sec. 5, eff. 9/1/2021.Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1065,Sec. 5, eff. 9/1/2015.Amended By Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1234, Sec. 12, eff. 9/1/2011.Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1316, Sec. 2, eff. 9/1/2007.