DISCLOSURE OF THUMB OR FINGER IMAGES PROHIBITED.
Tex. TRANSP Code § 730.010.
in effectNotwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, if an agency obtains an image of an individual's thumb or finger in connection with the issuance of a license, permit, or certificate to the individual, the agency may:
(1) use the image only:
(A) in connection with the issuance of the license, permit, or certificate; or
(B) to verify the identity of an individual as provided by Section 521.059 ; and
(2) disclose the image only if disclosure is expressly authorized by law.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1187, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.