Definitions

Sec. 72.001. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter: (1) "Business record" means letters, words, sounds, or numbers, or the equivalent of letters, words, sounds, or numbers, recorded in the operation of a business by: (A) handwriting; (B) typewriting; (C) printing; (D) photostat; (E) photograph; (F) magnetic impulse; (G) mechanical or electronic recording; (H) digitized optical image; or (I) another form of data compilation. (2) "Personal identifying information" means an individual's first name or initial and last name in combination with one or more of the following: (A) date of birth; (B) social security number or other government-issued identification number; (C) mother's maiden name; (D) unique biometric data, including the individual's fingerprint, voice data, or retina or iris image; (E) unique electronic identification number, address, or routing code; (F) telecommunication access device as defined by Section 32.51, Penal Code, including debit or credit card information; or (G) financial institution account number or any other financial information. (3) "Reproduction" means a counterpart of an original business record produced by: (A) production from the same impression or the same matrix as the original; (B) photography, including an enlargement or miniature; (C) mechanical or electronic rerecording; (D) chemical reproduction; (E) digitized optical imaging; or (F) another technique that accurately reproduces the original. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.