DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) Verification
I, (APPLICANT NAME), acknowledge that a Computerized Criminal History (CCH) check may be performed by accessing the Texas Department of Public Safety Secure Website and may be based on name and DOB identifiers. (This is not a consent form, but serves as information for the applicant.) Authority for this agency to access an individual’s criminal history data may be found in Texas Government Code 411; Subchapter F.
Name-based information is not an exact search and only fingerprint record searches represent true identification to criminal history record information (CHRI), therefore the organization conducting the criminal history check is not allowed to discuss with me any CHRI obtained using the name and DOB method. The agency may request that I also have a fingerprint search performed to clear any misidentification based on the result of the name and DOB search.
In order to complete the fingerprint process I must make an appointment with the Fingerprint Applicant Services of Texas (FAST) as instructed online at www.txdps.state.tx.us /Crime Records/ Review of Personal Criminal History or by calling the DPS Program Vendor at 1-888-467-2080, submit a full and complete set of fingerprints, request a copy be sent to the agency listed below, and pay a fee of $25.00 to the fingerprinting services company.
Once this process is completed the information on my fingerprint criminal history record may be discussed with me.
DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) Verification I have read and understand the above statement:
By signing this I have been notified that a Computerized Criminal History (CCH) verification check will be performed by accessing the Texas Department of Public Safety Secure Website and will be based on name and date of birth identifiers I supply. I understand the information I am providing about age, sex, and ethnicity will not be used to determine eligibility, but will be used solely for obtaining criminal history record information. Because the name-based information is not an exact search and only fingerprint record searches represent true identification to criminal history, PISD is not allowed to discuss any criminal history record information obtained using the name and DOB method.
I understand that I may be disqualified if a conviction or a plea of no contest/ guilty resulting in deferred adjudication will result in the listed consequences:
• Felony- Permanent disqualifier
• Class A Misdemeanor- 10 year disqualifier
• 1 Class B Misdemeanor- 5 year disqualifier
• 2 Class B Misdemeanor- 10 year disqualifier
QUESTIONS REGARDING BACKGROUND CHECK REPORT, PLEASE CONTACT DPS AT 512-424-5079