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

SB 726 requires smart device manufacturers and sellers operating in Texas to provide users with clear, mobile-app-based information about how their personal data is collected and used. It mandates disclosure of seven specific details, including the types of data collected (like usage patterns, biometrics, or audio), the purposes for collection, how data is captured, storage locations (local or remote), and security policies. The bill directly affects companies that make or sell smart home devices, wearables, or connected appliances that collect personal data. Excluded from the requirement are state agencies, local governments, and utility providers. This law aims to increase transparency around data practices for Texas consumers using smart devices.