Technology (Data Privacy)

in committee · Texas · House May 15, 2025

HB 983: Relating to the confidentiality of certain information held by the Texas Education Agency.

HB 983 protects specific personal information of educators held by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) from public disclosure. The bill makes home addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, driver's license details, emergency contacts, dates of birth, and social security numbers confidential, exempting them from standard public records disclosure requirements under Texas law. This directly affects educators whose personal data is maintained in TEA records. The legislation amends the Government Code to establish these confidentiality protections without changing how TEA collects or uses the information.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyHB 983 explicitly protects educators' personal data (addresses, SSN, etc.) from public disclosure, directly advancing data privacy safeguards under technology policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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in committee · Texas · House Mar 5, 2025

HB 772: Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.

HB 772 modifies Texas' immunization registry rules to clarify patient consent and exclusion processes. It requires healthcare providers to obtain written or electronic consent before adding immunization data to the registry, and allows individuals or their representatives to request exclusion at multiple points (e.g., during birth, after each vaccination, or online). Once excluded, individuals need not re-request exclusion, and the registry must include clear instructions on how to opt out. The bill directly affects all Texas residents receiving vaccinations, as it governs how their immunization data is collected and managed within the state's public health system. The changes focus solely on data privacy procedures, not vaccination requirements or public health policies.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStrengthens patient privacy in health data by requiring consent and enabling permanent exclusion from immunization registry, aligning with patient rights protection in healthcare.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill enhances data privacy protections for health information by requiring consent and clear opt-out processes, aligning with technology privacy indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Data Privacy

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in committee · Texas · House Mar 11, 2025

HB 1369: Relating to the confidentiality of residential eviction case information.

HB 1369 would require Texas courts to make residential eviction case records confidential for tenants under specific conditions. This applies when a tenant wins the case, the case is dismissed without relief to the landlord, or the case follows a foreclosure on the property. Courts must issue confidentiality orders automatically in these situations, or upon tenant request after five years, unless public interest outweighs privacy. The bill directly affects residential tenants by protecting their personal information from public disclosure in eviction cases. It modifies Property Code Section 24.012 to limit access to eviction records, allowing disclosure only to courts, parties, or with personal details removed.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProtects tenant privacy in eviction cases, preventing discrimination and stigma, directly strengthening tenant rights under housing policies.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates confidentiality of tenant eviction records under 'Protection of Personal Information' subject, directly advancing data privacy safeguards for personal information.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Mortgages Tenant Rights Data Privacy

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passed · Texas · House Apr 29, 2025

HB 1495: Relating to the prohibited release of personal information collected during the jury selection process.

HB 1495 protects personal information collected during Texas jury selection by making it confidential. It prohibits courts, parties, attorneys, or court staff from disclosing specific details like home addresses, phone numbers, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, or juror questionnaire responses. Disclosure is only allowed if a party or media member obtains court approval showing "good cause." The law applies only to individuals reporting for jury duty on or after September 1, 2025. This directly affects Texas residents summoned for jury service by safeguarding their sensitive personal data.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProtects personal data privacy by restricting disclosure of juror information, directly aligning with data privacy policies in technology legislation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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passed · Texas · House May 9, 2025

HB 2921: Relating to the confidentiality of certain information collected by certain local governments and airport governing boards.

HB 2921 makes specific personal information collected by local governments and airport boards about airport users confidential, preventing disclosure under Texas' public records law (Chapter 552 of the Government Code). It covers details like names, addresses, license plate numbers, payment card information, parking records, travel dates, flight details, purchase histories, and airport lounge memberships tied to airport parking or facility use. The bill directly affects airport users whose data is collected and the local governments/airport boards gathering that information. Key provisions explicitly state that this data cannot be disclosed publicly, applying to both local government parking facilities and joint airport boards. The law does not change how data is collected, only that it is protected from public disclosure requests.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates confidentiality of airport user data (names, payment info) under public records law, directly protecting personal information privacy as a core technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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in committee · Texas · House May 12, 2025

HB 4136: Relating to the availability of certain personal information of a member of the governing board of an institution of higher education, the chief executive officer of the institution, or the chief executive officer of a university system.

HB 4136 would make certain personal information about university officials confidential under Texas law. Specifically, it exempts home addresses, phone numbers, emergency contacts, and social security numbers of university governing board members, chief executives, and university system leaders from public disclosure requirements. The bill expands existing protections by explicitly including these officials in a list of protected individuals, ensuring their personal details would not be publicly accessible through the Texas Public Information Act. This change directly affects higher education leadership across Texas public institutions.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects university officials' personal data from public disclosure, directly aligning with data privacy safeguards under Technology policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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in committee · Texas · House Apr 3, 2025

HB 4562: Relating to a prohibition on the transfer of certain personal data without consent.

HB 4562 prohibits the sharing of Texas residents' phone numbers with third parties without their explicit consent. It applies to businesses operating in Texas or deriving revenue from sharing phone numbers of individuals they don't collect data from directly. The law requires clear affirmative consent (like a written statement or unambiguous action) before any disclosure, release, or sale of phone numbers. Violations can be enforced by the Attorney General after a 30-day cure period, with penalties including being classified as a deceptive trade practice. This bill directly affects businesses that handle phone numbers of Texas residents, such as data brokers or marketing firms.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires explicit consent for sharing phone numbers, strengthening data privacy protections under Texas law per bill's core mandate.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · Texas · Senate May 21, 2025

SB 397: Relating to rules regarding the provision by a health professional of a telemedicine medical service, teledentistry dental service, or telehealth service.

SB 397 requires Texas health regulatory agencies to create standardized rules for documenting patient consent related to telemedicine, teledentistry, and telehealth services. It mandates clear formats for consent on treatment, data collection, and data sharing, including options for audio-only consent documentation. The bill specifically requires health professionals to conduct an in-person examination before starting any irreversible medical procedure. This affects all telehealth providers in Texas, including doctors, dentists, and other health professionals offering remote services. The rules take effect September 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStandardizes telehealth consent rules and mandates in-person exams before irreversible procedures, protecting patient rights and safety in healthcare access.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates standardized consent rules for data collection/sharing in telehealth, enhancing data privacy protections for technology-enabled healthcare services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Telehealth Data Privacy

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signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 1700: Relating to certain records of a health professional providing a telemedicine medical service, teledentistry dental service, or telehealth service.

HB 1700 requires Texas health regulatory agencies to create standardized rules for recording patient consent related to telemedicine, teledentistry, and telehealth services. It specifically mandates consistent formats and retention for consent documentation covering treatment, data collection, and data sharing. The rules must address differences between service types (medical, dental, or general telehealth) and include requirements for audio-only consent documentation. This law affects health professionals providing remote care and the agencies that regulate them, taking effect September 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStandardizes consent documentation for telehealth/teledentistry, improving patient access and rights in digital healthcare delivery per bill's mandate for consistent formats and audio-only consent.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates standardized consent rules for telehealth data collection/sharing, enhancing patient data privacy protocols in digital health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Telehealth Data Privacy

signed · Texas · House Jun 20, 2025

HB 5129: Relating to the security of certain personal identifying information submitted to or retained by a state agency.

HB 5129, the Right to Privacy Act, requires Texas state agencies to obtain written consent before sharing certain personal information submitted when applying for an occupational license (like professional certifications or business permits). The law specifically protects details such as home addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, driver's license numbers, and emergency contact information. Agencies may share this data without consent only if required by federal law, state law, or for law enforcement purposes. This affects individuals applying for occupational licenses and all state agencies handling such applications, effective immediately as the bill was signed by the governor on June 20, 2025.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates consent for sharing personal data, strengthening data privacy protections for Texas residents' sensitive information.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy