(a) The local registrar shall obtain the information necessary to prepare the birth certificate from the person reporting a birth or from another person with the required knowledge if:
(1) the birth is reported under Section 192.003(c); or
(2) a person who files a certificate under Section 192.003(a) or 192.003(b) cannot by diligent inquiry obtain an item of information required for the certificate.
(b) A person from whom a local registrar requests necessary information shall answer correctly to the best of the person’s knowledge. On request of the local registrar, a person who makes a statement under this section shall verify the statement by signing it.

Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 192.004

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
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