(a) On request, a metal recycling entity shall permit a peace officer of this state, a representative of the department, or a representative of a county, municipality, or other political subdivision that issues a license or permit under Section 1956.003(b) to inspect, during the entity's usual business hours:
(1) a record required by Section 1956.0321 or 1956.033;
(2) a digital photograph or video recording required by Section 1956.0331;
(3) regulated material in the entity's possession; or
(4) an application for a cash transaction card submitted to the entity.
(b) The person seeking to inspect a record or material shall:
(1) inform the entity of the officer's status as a peace officer; or
(2) if the person is a representative of the department or a representative of a county, municipality, or other political subdivision, inform the entity of the person's status and display to the entity an identification document or other appropriate documentation establishing the person's status as a representative of the department or of the appropriate county, municipality, or political subdivision.
Official text of the Texas Occupations Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.