Relating to certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency.

SB 781 creates confidential "department files" for law enforcement employees who hold licenses. These files must include internal documents about alleged misconduct where there's insufficient evidence to prove wrongdoing, excluding standard personnel records. The bill restricts access: agencies can share files only with the licensing commission during investigations or when hiring new license holders, and prohibits disclosure to the public or other agencies under Texas' public information law. It directly affects Texas law enforcement agencies and their licensed employees by making these records private, not subject to public disclosure. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.