# Tex. Transportation Code § 730.010: DISCLOSURE OF THUMB OR FINGER IMAGES PROHIBITED

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ctn_C730_S730.010

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Transportation Code § 730.010
- **Heading:** DISCLOSURE OF THUMB OR FINGER IMAGES PROHIBITED
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 730 / Section 730.010

## Text

Notwithstanding 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.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Transportation Code § 730.001 § 730.001. SHORT TITLE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ctn_C730_S730.001.md)
- [Tex. Transportation Code § 730.002 § 730.002. PURPOSE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ctn_C730_S730.002.md)
- [Tex. Transportation Code § 730.003 § 730.003. DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ctn_C730_S730.003.md)
- [Tex. Transportation Code § 730.004 § 730.004. PROHIBITION ON DISCLOSURE AND USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION FROM MOTOR VEHICLE RECORDS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ctn_C730_S730.004.md)
- [Tex. Transportation Code § 730.005 § 730.005. REQUIRED DISCLOSURE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ctn_C730_S730.005.md)
- [Tex. Transportation Code § 730.006 § 730.006. REQUIRED DISCLOSURE WITH CONSENT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ctn_C730_S730.006.md)
- [Tex. Transportation Code § 730.007 § 730.007. PERMITTED DISCLOSURES OF CERTAIN PERSONAL INFORMATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ctn_C730_S730.007.md)
- [Tex. Transportation Code § 730.010 § 730.010. DISCLOSURE OF THUMB OR FINGER IMAGES PROHIBITED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ctn_C730_S730.010.md)
- [Tex. Transportation Code § 730.011 § 730.011. FEES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ctn_C730_S730.011.md)
- [Tex. Transportation Code § 730.012 § 730.012. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ctn_C730_S730.012.md)
- [Tex. Transportation Code § 730.013 § 730.013. REDISCLOSURE; OFFENSE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ctn_C730_S730.013.md)
- [Tex. Transportation Code § 730.014 § 730.014. AGENCY RULES, RECORDS, AND CONTRACTS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ctn_C730_S730.014.md)
- [Tex. Transportation Code § 730.015 § 730.015. PENALTY FOR FALSE REPRESENTATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ctn_C730_S730.015.md)
- [Tex. Transportation Code § 730.016 § 730.016. INELIGIBILITY OF CERTAIN PERSONS TO RECEIVE, RETAIN, OR REDISCLOSE PERSONAL INFORMATION; OFFENSE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Ctn_C730_S730.016.md)

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