Texas § CR.2.26 - DIGITAL SIGNATURE AND ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS
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§ CR.2.26. DIGITAL SIGNATURE AND ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS
DIGITAL SIGNATURE AND ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS. (a) In this section, "digital signature" means an electronic identifier intended by the person using it to have the same force and effect as the use of a manual signature. (b) An electronically transmitted document issued or received by a court or a clerk of the court in a criminal matter is considered signed if a digital signature is transmitted with the document. (b-1) An electronically transmitted document is a written document for all purposes and exempt from any additional writing requirement under this code or any other law of this state. (c) This section does not preclude any symbol from being valid as a signature under other applicable law, including Section 1.201 (b)(37), Business & Commerce Code. (d) The use of a digital signature under this section is subject to criminal laws pertaining to fraud and computer crimes, including Chapters 32 and 33 , Penal Code. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 701, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1999. Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 312 (S.B. 611 ), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 312 (S.B. 611 ), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607 ), Sec. 4.001, eff. September 1, 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § CR.2.26
What does The Texas Constitution § CR.2.26 cover?
Section CR.2.26 ("DIGITAL SIGNATURE AND ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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