Tex. Code of Crim. Proc. Article 66.101
Computerized Criminal History System Database


(a)

The Department of Public Safety shall record data and maintain the computerized criminal history system that serves as the record creation point for criminal history information maintained by the state.

(b)

The computerized criminal history system must contain the information required by this chapter.

(c)

The Department of Public Safety shall operate the computerized criminal history system and develop the necessary interfaces in the system to accommodate inquiries from the statewide automated fingerprint identification system implemented by the department.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1058 (H.B. 2931), Sec. 1.03, eff. January 1, 2019.

Source: Article 66.101 — Computerized Criminal History System Database, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.­66.­htm#66.­101 (accessed May 26, 2025).

66.001
Definitions
66.051
Purpose and Functions
66.052
Implementation and Operation of Criminal Justice Information System
66.053
Information Collected
66.054
Fingerprint and Arrest Information in Criminal Justice Information System
66.101
Computerized Criminal History System Database
66.102
Information Contained in Computerized Criminal History System
66.103
Duties of Texas Department of Criminal Justice Regarding Criminal Justice Information System
66.104
Duties of Licensing Agencies to Provide Information Regarding License Holders
66.105
Information Related to Misused Identity
66.106
Information Related to Non-fingerprint Supported Actions
66.151
Corrections Tracking System Database
66.152
Information Contained in Corrections Tracking System
66.201
Access to Databases by Criminal Justice Agencies and Other Entities
66.202
Request for Data File from Databases
66.203
Public Disclosure of Data Prohibited
66.251
Uniform Incident Fingerprint Card
66.252
Reporting of Information by Local Entities
66.253
Compatibility of Data
66.254
Electronic Reporting of Information
66.255
Information on Subsequent Arrests
66.301
Duties of Criminal Justice Agencies
66.302
Public Disclosure Not Authorized
66.303
Prohibited Acts
66.304
Applicability to District Court and County Court Clerks
66.351
Biennial Plans
66.352
Examination of Records and Operations
66.353
Monitoring and Reporting Duties of Department of Public Safety
66.354
Local Data Advisory Boards
66.401
Grants for Criminal Justice Programs
66.402
Certification Required

Verified:
May 26, 2025

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