| (a) An agency may seek an exemption determination from
the OAG under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 58.053(a) to
require a participant to provide the participant's true residential,
business, or school address. To seek an exemption determination, the
agency must file an OAG Request for Agency Exemption form that includes,
but is not limited to, the following information:
(1) the name of the agency along with an explanation
and supporting documentation that shows the exemption is necessary
for the agency to perform a duty or function that is imposed by law
or administrative requirement;
(2) the name and title of the individual authorized
to make the request on behalf of the agency;
(3) verification that the requestor will maintain the
confidentiality of the participant's true residential, business, or
school address; and
(4) verification by the agency representative affirming
that the information submitted is correct.
(b) The OAG may require additional information deemed
necessary by the OAG.
(c) The OAG will issue a written determination as soon
as practicable.
(d) An agency may submit a request for an exemption
determination at any time even if there is no current need for the
exemption at the agency.
(e) An agency previously denied an exemption may reapply
in the event of new information.
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