Section 815.504 - Reproduction and Preservation of Records(a) The retirement system may photograph, microphotograph, or film any record in its possession or preserve the record through electronic document imaging.(b) If a record is reproduced under Subsection (a), the retirement system may destroy or dispose of the original record if the system first: (1) places the reproduction in a conveniently accessible file; and(2) provides for the preservation, examination, and use of the reproduction.(c) A photograph, microphotograph, film, or electronic document image of a record reproduced under Subsection (a) is equivalent to the original record for all purposes, including introduction as evidence in all courts and administrative agency proceedings. A certified or authenticated copy of such a record is admissible as evidence equally with the original.(d) The executive director or an authorized representative may certify the authenticity of a record reproduced under this section and shall charge a fee for the certified copy as provided by law.(e) Certified records shall be furnished to any person who is authorized by law to receive them.Tex. Gov't. Code § 815.504
Amended By Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 347, Sec. 20, eff. 9/1/2005. Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1876, ch. 453, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1981. Renumbered from Vernon's Ann.Civ.St. Title 110B, Sec. 25.504 and amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 179, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1989.