Tex. Gov't Code § 51.0045 · Subchapter A. CLERK OF SUPREME COURT
ELECTRONIC OR MICROFILM STORAGE.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) In the performance of the duties imposed by Section 51.004, the clerk of the supreme court may maintain records and documents in an electronic storage format or on microfilm. A record or document stored electronically or on microfilm in accordance with this section is considered an original record or document. If the clerk stores records or documents electronically or on microfilm, the clerk may destroy the originals or copies of the records or documents according to the retention policy described by Subsection (b).
(b) The clerk of the supreme court shall establish a records retention policy. The retention policy shall provide a plan for the storage and retention of records and documents and shall include a retention period to preserve the records and documents in accordance with applicable state law and rules of the supreme court.
(c) For purposes of this section, "electronic storage" has the meaning assigned by Section 51.105(c).
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 795 (S.B. 1259), Sec. 2(a), eff. June 19, 2009.
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.51.htm
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