The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
- (1) Authorized recipient--A person receiving motor vehicle records as defined by this subchapter, in a manner authorized by Transportation Code, Chapter 730.
- (2) Department--Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
- (3) Motor vehicle records--Information regarding the titling or registration of motor vehicles, which may include the make, vehicle identification number, year, model, body style, license number of a motor vehicle, and the name, address, and social security number of an owner or lienholder.
- (4) Personal information--Information that identifies an individual, including an individual's photograph or computerized image, social security number, driver identification number, personal identification certificate number, name, telephone number, medical or disability information, license plate number, or address other than the postal routing code.
- (5) Requestor--A person seeking personal information contained in motor vehicle records directly from the department.
- (6) Service agreement--A contractual agreement that allows individuals, businesses or governmental entities or institutions to access the department's motor vehicle records.
- (7) Written request--A request made in writing, including electronic mail, electronic media, and facsimile transmission.
Source Note:The provisions of this §217.122 adopted to be effective March 12, 2015, 40 TexReg 1096; amended to be effective August 2, 2018, 43 TexReg 4765.