Sec. 411.0201. REPRODUCTION OF RECORDS. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the department may photograph, microphotograph, or film any record in connection with the issuance of a driver's license or commercial driver's license and any record of any division of the department. (b) None of the following may be photographed or filmed to dispose of the original record: (1) an original fingerprint card; (2) any evidence submitted in connection with a criminal case; or (3) a confession or statement made by the defendant in a criminal case. (c) The department may create original records in micrographic form on media, such as computer output microfilm. (d) A photograph, microphotograph, or film 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 photograph, microphotograph, or film is admissible as evidence equally with the original photograph, microphotograph, or film. (e) The director or an authorized representative may certify the authenticity of a photograph, microphotograph, or film of a record reproduced under this section and shall charge a fee for the certified photograph, microphotograph, or film as provided by law. (f) Certified records shall be furnished to any person who is authorized by law to receive them.
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