Visual Recording

Texas Law on Video Recording

Section 21.15 of the Texas Penal Code
State law that outlines the criminal offense of invasive visual recording.
Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 242, Subchapter R
State law governing when authorized electronic monitoring may be requested at a convalescent facility, nursing facility or related institution and who must consent to the recording.
Section 29.022 of the Texas Education Code
State law requiring districts to conduct video and audio surveillance of certain special education classrooms or settings upon request.

Recording in Public Places

Your Right to Film
This article from ACLU Texas discusses your rights to film or photograph in public places and what to do if you are asked to stop or are detained by law enforcement.
Recording Police Officers and Public Officials
This article from the Digital Media Law Project discusses First Amendment protections when it comes to filiming or recording public officials or law enforcement.

Neighbors & Security Cameras

When neighbors install security cameras around their property, there may be a concern from the neighbors around them that their privacy may be invaded. Below are some resources that discuss what you can do to try and resolve the situation with your neighbor.

Can my neighbor legally point a security camera at my property?
This article from Nolo Press discusses the issue of a neighbor's surveillance camera pointed at your property.
Video Voyeurism and Surveillance
Created by VMS solutions, a company that facilitates video monitoring, this article discusses the difference between video voyeurism and cameras used for surveillance purposes. It also outlines things to consider when installing surveillance cameras. This site is available through the Internet Archive and is no longer being updated. Please check any information on this site for accuracy and completeness.

Employer Surveillance

Workplace Privacy and Employee Monitoring
This fact sheet from the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse goes into some detail about video surveillance in the workplace.
Electronic Monitoring in the Workplace
This article from the National Workrights Institute provides a discussion of employee monitoring in the workplace and common law and statutory protections.
Video Surveillance
This webpage from the Texas Workforce Commission provides a basic guideline for video surveillance in the workplace.
Employee Monitoring
This article from the State Bar of Texas discusses technological and legal developments regarding employee monitoring.

Electronic Monitoring at Nursing Facilities

Information Regarding Authorized Electronic Monitoring for Nursing Facilities
Information from Texas Health & Human Services regarding authorized electronic monitoring of nursing facilities and related institutions.

Electronic Monitoring in Schools

Update on Video Cameras in Special Education Classrooms
A 2019 article from the Texas Association of School Boards providing guidance and answers to common questions on video and audio surveillance in special education classrooms.
Recording Devices in Schools
This 2018 presentation at the National School Boards Association's School Law Seminar discusses the topics of student privacy and technology.
Cameras in the Classroom
This article from the Association of Texas Professional Educators discusses the general rules regarding cameras in the classroom.

E-Books from the Texas State Law Library

These e-books contain information on video surveillance. These e-books can be viewed by those who have signed up for a free library account with the State Law Library. Only Texas residents are eligible to sign up. Signing up is free.

Texas employment law
Chapter 28 discusses various aspects of privacy in the workplace including electronic surveillance.

Recording Laws