Tax Code § 111.014

Sec. 111.014. EVIDENCE: COPIES OF GRAPHIC MATTER. (a) A copy of graphic matter is admissible, without further proof, in a judicial or administrative proceeding concerning the administration or enforcement of a tax imposed by this title if: (1) the copy or information contained in the copy is relevant; (2) the copy is a reproduction made by a photographic, photostatic, magnetic, or other process that accurately duplicates or forms a durable medium for accurately reproducing the original matter or information contained in the original matter; and (3) the graphic matter was kept or recorded by the comptroller in the performance of official functions. (b) "Graphic matter" means a memorandum, entry, report, or other document, a record of information contained in a memorandum, entry, report, or other document, or a record of an action taken by the comptroller. (c) The admissibility of a copy of graphic matter as allowed under this section does not affect the admissibility of the original matter or other competent evidence offered to show the incorrectness of the copy or of information reflected in the copy. Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1504, ch. 389, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.