(a) All vehicle inspections performed in emissions and non-emissions testing inspection stations must be reported using an approved method or device at the time the inspection is conducted. Access to the system at certified vehicle inspection stations must be controlled using procedures, processes, and protocols as established by the department.
(b) The records maintained in the database are governmental records. Fraudulent use of the database may subject the person to criminal prosecution, as well as administrative action.
(c) Vehicle inspectors and all other authorized users are held accountable for the security and confidentiality of all assigned access processes including, but not limited to, passwords, protocols, tokens, or access/identification cards.
(d) Before each official vehicle inspection begins, the inspector must use a unique identifier protocol as established by the department that links the inspection record with the certified vehicle inspector performing the inspection. The inspector of record entering his unique identifier is responsible for the inspection of all required items of inspection, must enter all information into the electronic station interface device at the time of inspection, and must complete other documents as required.
(e) Vehicle inspectors may not give, share, lend, or divulge this unique identifier protocol, including but not limited to: passwords, personal identification numbers (PIN), or access/identification cards to another person. Failure to comply with this section may result in suspension or revocation of the vehicle inspector's certification as well as any appropriate criminal action or administrative disciplinary action.
(f) The department may require certified vehicle inspectors to acknowledge the department's policy for use and protection of access procedures.

Source Note: The provisions of this §23.21 adopted to be effective March 13, 2013, 38 TexReg 1700; amended to be effective March 1, 2015, 40 TexReg 259