(a) Authorized methods of delivering a notice or document by electronic mail include:
(1) electronic notice sent through the electronic filing system under Section 72.031, as added by Chapter 1290 (H.B. 2302), Acts of the 83rd Legislature, Regular Session, 2013;
(2) electronic notice;
(3) electronic mail messages;
(4) e-mail; and
(5) secure electronic mail.
(b) Authorized methods of delivering a notice or document by electronic mail do not include:
(1) facsimiles;
(2) instant messaging;
(3) messages on a social network website, including Facebook and Twitter;
(4) telegraphs;
(5) telephone messages;
(6) text messages;
(7) videoconferencing;
(8) voice messages; or
(9) webcams.
Official text of the Texas Government Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.