All Roll Calls
Yes: 545 • No: 0
TexasHB 512989th Legislature Regular SessionHouse
Relating to the security of certain personal identifying information submitted to or retained by a state agency.
Sponsored By: Carol Alvarado (Democratic), Cecil Bell Jr., Giovanni Capriglione, Candy Noble, Matt Shaheen
Signed by Governor
Open RecordsProtection of Personal InformationState Agencies, Boards & CommissionsRIGHT TO PRIVACY ACTRECORDS MANAGEMENT
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
License applicants gain more privacy protections
Texas agencies generally need written consent to share personal details submitted for an occupational license and must keep that consent. Consent is not required when a federal statute or another Texas law requires or allows sharing. Sharing by or with law enforcement for a law enforcement purpose also needs no consent. The rule excludes licenses and permits administered by the comptroller under the Occupations Code. These requirements cover information shared or kept on or after the law's effective date. The law's effective-date rule provides immediate effect with approval by two-thirds of elected members in each house; otherwise, September 1, 2025.
Texas agencies protect more personal details
The law expands which personal details Texas state-agency privacy rules cover. These include home addresses, home phone numbers, personal cell numbers, personal email addresses, and driver's license numbers. Emergency contact details and information showing whether someone has family members are also covered. Covered agencies include all branches of state government, state university systems, and public higher education institutions.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Carol Alvarado
Democratic • Senate
Cecil Bell Jr.
House
Giovanni Capriglione
House
Candy Noble
House
Matt Shaheen
House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/27/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/27/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 5/12/2025
Record vote
Yes: 143 • No: 0
House vote • 5/10/2025
Record vote
Yes: 123 • No: 0
House vote • 5/10/2025
Record vote
Yes: 129 • No: 0
House vote • 5/10/2025
Record vote
Yes: 126 • No: 0
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Business & Commerce
Yes: 11 • No: 0
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Delivery of Government Efficiency
Yes: 13 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective immediately
6/20/2025HouseSigned by the Governor
6/20/2025HouseSent to the Governor
5/30/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
5/28/2025SenateSigned in the House
5/28/2025HouseReported enrolled
5/28/2025HouseSenate passage reported
5/28/2025HouseRecord vote
5/27/2025SenatePassed
5/27/2025SenateRead 3rd time
5/27/2025SenateRecord vote
5/27/2025SenateThree day rule suspended
5/27/2025SenateVote recorded in Journal
5/27/2025SenateRead 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading
5/27/2025SenateRules suspended-Regular order of business
5/27/2025SenatePlaced on intent calendar
5/27/2025SenateCommittee report printed and distributed
5/25/2025SenateRecommended for local & uncontested calendar
5/25/2025SenateReported favorably w/o amendments
5/25/2025SenateVote taken in committee
5/25/2025SenateConsidered in public hearing
5/25/2025SenateLeft pending in committee
5/23/2025SenateConsidered in public hearing
5/23/2025SenateScheduled for public hearing on . . .
5/23/2025SenateReferred to Business & Commerce
5/13/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Committee Report
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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