(a) Individuals authorized under §349.520 of this chapter have access to investigation records may review any videotapes, audiotapes or photographs that are a part of those records.      
        (1) Access will be permitted only in areas designated by the Commission and at a time mutually convenient to the requestor and the Commission.       
        (2) When viewing or listening to these records, the requestor may not be accompanied by any individual who would not otherwise be entitled to have access to these records, unless the participation of this individual is deemed by the Commission to be appropriate under the circumstances surrounding the request.       
      (b) Copies of videotapes, audiotapes and photographs may be provided to the individuals or entities identified in §349.520(a) of this chapter only if, in the discretion of the Commission, it is determined that the provision of a copy is essential to the investigation, prosecution or resolution of a case.     
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §349.560 adopted to be effective May 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 3289