Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
HB5081 mandates that any business hosting public data or selling personal information must remove the Personal Identifying Information (PII) of judges, court staff, and their families within 10 business days of a request. This law creates a strict "takedown" regime with immediate criminal liability and daily civil fines for non-compliance, affecting not just data brokers, but any entity with public-facing directories or marketing lists.
Rep. Jeff Leach·House Bill·Regular Session
Local Law Enforcement/Prosecutors (Criminal provisions) • Office of Court Administration (Administrative facilitation of requests) • Texas Civil Courts (via private right of action)
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Significant regulatory changes (effective 2025-06-20). Review with your legal and compliance teams to understand implications.
Affected business types:
mediumModerate costs expected for implementation.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
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Common questions about HB5081
HB5081 mandates that any business hosting public data or selling personal information must remove the Personal Identifying Information (PII) of judges, court staff, and their families within 10 business days of a request. This law creates a strict "takedown" regime with immediate criminal liability and daily civil fines for non-compliance, affecting not just data brokers, but any entity with public-facing directories or marketing lists.
HB5081 was authored by Texas Representative Jeff Leach during the Regular Session.
HB5081 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
HB5081 is enforced by Local Law Enforcement/Prosecutors (Criminal provisions), Office of Court Administration (Administrative facilitation of requests) and Texas Civil Courts (via private right of action).
The regulatory priority for HB5081 is rated as "critical". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB5081 is estimated as "medium". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB5081 addresses topics including business & commerce, business & commerce--general, courts, courts--general and courts--judges.
Key dates for HB5081: Effective date is 2025-06-20. Rulemaking: Develop a process and potentially a statewide technology system for judges to file written requests for data removal on behalf of themselves and at-risk individuals. (Contingent on Appropriation). Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
HB5081 establishes the following penalties: Civil penalty of $500 per day for Fine imposed for each day covered information remains public after a court issues an order for injunctive or declaratory relief.; Civil penalty of Variable (Exemplary Damages + Attorney's Fees) for Awarded to plaintiff if the defendant is not a state agency and the plaintiff prevails in an action for violation of the chapter.; Criminal penalty of Class B Misdemeanor for Intentional posting of covered information with intent to harm/harass; OR failure by a non-data broker to remove information within 10 business days of a request.. Consult with legal counsel for specific applicability to your situation.
HB5081 primarily affects Texas businesses and commercial enterprises. These businesses should review the legislation with their legal and compliance teams to understand potential impacts.
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