Relating to the disclosure of certain information by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

Contracts

• Background Screening Vendors (MSAs): You must amend Master Service Agreements with Consumer Reporting Agencies (CRAs). Explicitly require them to obtain specific TJJD-focused consent before querying this database to avoid unauthorized data pulls.
• Employment Applications: Standard "blanket" background check authorizations are insufficient. You must draft a specific addendum for candidates self-disclosing juvenile history that expressly authorizes TJJD to release records for employment purposes.

Hiring/Training

• Intake Protocols: HR teams must be trained to verify eligibility before requesting records. The subject must be 18+ and fully discharged.
• Data Privacy Training: Staff must be trained on the statutory "Purpose Constraint." Information released by TJJD cannot be used for any purpose other than the one explicitly stated on the consent form (e.g., hiring vs. internal analytics).

Reporting & Record-Keeping

• Consent Audit Trail: You must retain the specific executed consent form for the duration of the record retention period. In the event of a privacy audit or claim, you must prove the candidate authorized the specific disclosure of juvenile data.

Fees & Costs

• Administrative Costs: Low. Primary costs will be legal counsel hours for drafting new consent forms and updating vendor contracts.
• Statutory Fees: No new statutory fees are imposed by the bill, though TJJD retains the right to charge standard processing fees for record production.