Signed Into Law
Signed June 20, 2025Effective 2025-06-20
HB3112

Regular Session

Relating to the application of the open meetings law and public information law to government information related to certain cybersecurity measures.

Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis

Business Impact

Who HB3112 Affects

Regulatory Priority: moderate

Notable regulatory updates (effective 2025-06-20). Consider how these changes may affect your operations.

Estimated Cost Impact

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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation

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Quick Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HB3112

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What does Texas HB3112 do?

HB3112 immediately amends the Texas Open Meetings Act and Public Information Act to shield critical infrastructure and cybersecurity data from public disclosure. This law protects vendors and operators by exempting insurance coverage limits, incident reports, and security-specific contracts from open records requests, provided the information is properly categorized and labeled by the business owner.

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Who authored HB3112?

HB3112 was authored by Texas Representative Carl Tepper during the Regular Session.

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When was HB3112 signed into law?

HB3112 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.

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How significant are the changes in HB3112?

The regulatory priority for HB3112 is rated as "moderate". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.

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What is the cost impact of HB3112?

The cost impact of HB3112 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.

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What topics does HB3112 address?

HB3112 addresses topics including city government, city government--general, county government, county government--general and electronic information systems.

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What are the key dates for HB3112?

Key dates for HB3112: Effective date is 2025-06-20. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.

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Which Texas businesses are affected by HB3112?

HB3112 primarily affects insurance companies and financial institutions. These businesses should review the legislation with their legal and compliance teams to understand potential impacts.

Legislative data provided by LegiScanLast updated: January 11, 2026