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TexasHB 189389th Legislature Regular SessionHouse

Relating to the disclosure under the public information law of a motor vehicle license plate number captured in a video recording obtained or maintained by a law enforcement agency.

Sponsored By: Salman Bhojani, Giovanni Capriglione, David Cook, Phil King (Republican), Candy Noble, Tony Tinderholt

Signed by Governor

HighwaysLaw EnforcementProtection of Personal InformationVehicles & Traffic--EquipmentVehicles & Traffic--Vehicle RegistrationLICENSE PLATESVIDEO CAMERASVIDEOTAPE & FILM

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Police videos can show license plate numbers

Beginning September 1, 2025, Texas law enforcement agencies can release videos requested under the Public Information Act without hiding license plate numbers. This applies to plate numbers seen or heard in videos the agencies obtain or keep. Those numbers are no longer confidential under the state's motor vehicle information privacy laws. Other legal exceptions can still limit disclosure. The change expands public access to recordings but reduces privacy protections for vehicle owners.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Salman Bhojani

    House

  • Giovanni Capriglione

    House

  • David Cook

    House

  • Phil King

    Republican • Senate

  • Candy Noble

    House

  • Tony Tinderholt

    House

Cosponsors

  • Penny Morales Shaw

    House

  • Mihaela Plesa

    House

  • Joanne Shofner

    House

  • Royce West

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 410 • No: 21

Senate vote • 5/20/2025

Record vote

Yes: 26 • No: 5

Senate vote • 5/20/2025

Record vote

Yes: 26 • No: 5

Senate vote • 5/20/2025

Record vote

Yes: 26 • No: 5

Senate vote • 5/20/2025

Record vote

Yes: 26 • No: 5

House vote • 4/29/2025

Record vote

Yes: 146 • No: 0

House vote • 4/28/2025

Record vote

Yes: 144 • No: 0

House vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Delivery of Government Efficiency

Yes: 12 • No: 0

Senate vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Economic Development

Yes: 4 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective on 9/1/25

    6/20/2025House

  2. Signed by the Governor

    6/20/2025House

  3. Sent to the Governor

    5/22/2025House

  4. Signed in the Senate

    5/22/2025Senate

  5. Signed in the House

    5/21/2025House

  6. Reported enrolled

    5/21/2025House

  7. Senate passage reported

    5/21/2025House

  8. Record vote

    5/20/2025Senate

  9. Passed

    5/20/2025Senate

  10. Read 3rd time

    5/20/2025Senate

  11. Record vote

    5/20/2025Senate

  12. Three day rule suspended

    5/20/2025Senate

  13. Record vote

    5/20/2025Senate

  14. Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading

    5/20/2025Senate

  15. Record vote

    5/20/2025Senate

  16. Rules suspended-Regular order of business

    5/20/2025Senate

  17. Placed on intent calendar

    5/20/2025Senate

  18. Committee report printed and distributed

    5/14/2025Senate

  19. Reported favorably w/o amendments

    5/14/2025Senate

  20. Vote taken in committee

    5/13/2025Senate

  21. Considered in public hearing

    5/13/2025Senate

  22. Co-sponsor authorized

    5/12/2025Senate

  23. Left pending in committee

    5/5/2025Senate

  24. Testimony taken in committee

    5/5/2025Senate

  25. Considered in public hearing

    5/5/2025Senate

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