Technology (Consumer Data Protection)

HB 3719 requires Texas government agencies to release dates of birth in public records unless specific exceptions apply. It directly affects citizens, journalists, and researchers requesting public information, as agencies can no longer withhold dates of birth by default under the Public Information Act. The bill clarifies that dates of birth must be disclosed unless exempt under existing law (Section 552.102), federal HIPAA privacy rules (45 C.F.R. Parts 160-164), or other constitutional/statutory law. The change applies only to requests received on or after September 1, 2025 (or immediately if approved by two-thirds vote). This policy adjustment standardizes public access to dates of birth while preserving existing privacy protections.