Relating to requiring operators of smart devices to provide information to users about the collection of personal data.

HB 3285 would require smart device manufacturers and service providers (like those making smart speakers, wearables, or home appliances) to provide consumers with clear, mobile app-based summaries about how their personal data is handled. The bill mandates that operators explain what data is collected (including biometrics or recordings), why it's collected, how it's captured, where it's stored (locally or sent to others), and the security policies protecting it. This directly affects users of smart devices and operators who sell, manufacture, or process data from these devices in Texas. The law would apply to most commercial smart devices but exclude state agencies, local governments, and utility providers.