Which statement about emergency contact records under 521.060 is true?

Which statement about emergency contact records under 521.060 is true?

• A. They may be disclosed only to a peace officer in this state or another state
• B. They may be disclosed to any health professional
• C. They are public records
• D. They may be disclosed to the license holder

Answer: (A)

Access to emergency contact records is tightly restricted. Under 521.060, these records may be disclosed only to a peace officer in this state or another state. This keeps the information private and accessible specifically for law enforcement when needed in an emergency or investigation. It does not authorize sharing with health professionals, does not make the records public, and does not grant the license holder access to others’ emergency contact information. The rule aims to balance privacy with the ability of police to reach designated contacts when necessary.

Access to emergency contact records is tightly restricted. Under 521.060, these records may be disclosed only to a peace officer in this state or another state. This keeps the information private and accessible specifically for law enforcement when needed in an emergency or investigation. It does not authorize sharing with health professionals, does not make the records public, and does not grant the license holder access to others’ emergency contact information. The rule aims to balance privacy with the ability of police to reach designated contacts when necessary.