Texas 89th Legislature
Protection of Personal Information
12 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 28 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
12 bills require immediate attention
Relating to regulation of the use of artificial intelligence systems in this state; providing civil penalties.
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis under and the administration of the Texas Compassionate-Use Program; requiring registration.
Relating to the regulation of platforms for the sale and distribution of software applications for mobile devices.
Relating to criminal and civil liability related to sexually explicit media and artificial intimate visual material; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, jurors, and the special prosecution unit; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.
Relating to the regulation of delivery network companies; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee.
Protection of Personal Information Filing Activity
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Leading Authors
All Bills (40)
Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, jurors, and the special prosecution unit; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.
Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, jurors, and the special prosecution unit; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis under and the administration of the Texas Compassionate-Use Program; requiring registration.
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis under and the administration of the Texas Compassionate-Use Program; requiring registration.
Relating to the establishment of the sickle cell disease registry.
Relating to the establishment of the sickle cell disease registry.
Relating to regulation of the use of artificial intelligence systems in this state; providing civil penalties.
Relating to regulation of the use of artificial intelligence systems in this state; providing civil penalties.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of fraudulent use or possession of credit card or debit card information.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of fraudulent use or possession of credit card or debit card information.
Relating to address information contained on reports of political contributions and expenditures made available on the Internet by the Texas Ethics Commission.
Relating to address information contained on reports of political contributions and expenditures made available on the Internet by the Texas Ethics Commission.
Relating to civil liability for online impersonation.
Relating to civil liability for online impersonation.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information of an applicant for or a person protected by a protective order.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information of an applicant for or a person protected by a protective order.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information on a declaration of informal marriage.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information on a declaration of informal marriage.
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.
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.
Relating to the prosecution of certain criminal offenses involving the unlawful disclosure of a residence address or telephone number.
Relating to the prosecution of certain criminal offenses involving the unlawful disclosure of a residence address or telephone number.
Relating to the confidentiality and disclosure of certain financial information of perpetual care cemeteries and perpetual care trust funds.
Relating to the confidentiality and disclosure of certain financial information of perpetual care cemeteries and perpetual care trust funds.
Relating to the authority and responsibilities of the Texas Historical Commission; authorizing fees.
Relating to the authority and responsibilities of the Texas Historical Commission; authorizing fees.
Relating to the regulation of delivery network companies; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee.
Relating to the regulation of delivery network companies; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee.
Relating to access to and use of criminal history record information by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Relating to access to and use of criminal history record information by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Relating to the omission or redaction of certain personal information from certain real property records.
Relating to the omission or redaction of certain personal information from certain real property records.
Relating to an exemption from required disclosure of information related to the next of kin of deceased persons.
Relating to an exemption from required disclosure of information related to the next of kin of deceased persons.
Relating to the protection of personal identifying information of certain individuals in the judicial system; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to the protection of personal identifying information of certain individuals in the judicial system; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to the security of certain personal identifying information submitted to or retained by a state agency.
Relating to the security of certain personal identifying information submitted to or retained by a state agency.
Relating to restricting the collection and use of DNA samples from children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Relating to restricting the collection and use of DNA samples from children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Relating to the availability of certain personal information of a child, spouse, or surviving spouse of a current or former employee of the office of the attorney general or of a public defender's office.
Relating to the availability of certain personal information of a child, spouse, or surviving spouse of a current or former employee of the office of the attorney general or of a public defender's office.
Relating to criminal and civil liability related to sexually explicit media and artificial intimate visual material; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to criminal and civil liability related to sexually explicit media and artificial intimate visual material; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Relating to the confidentiality of identifying information of victims of certain offenses.
Relating to the confidentiality of identifying information of victims of certain offenses.
Relating to access to certain information in the adoption process.
Relating to access to certain information in the adoption process.
Relating to the issuance of a driver's license to certain persons that includes an alternative to the license holder's residence address.
Relating to the issuance of a driver's license to certain persons that includes an alternative to the license holder's residence address.
Relating to combating human trafficking by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Relating to combating human trafficking by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Relating to the notice requirements of a data broker registration statement and Internet website.
Relating to the notice requirements of a data broker registration statement and Internet website.
Relating to requirements for certain orders and judgments rendered in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Relating to requirements for certain orders and judgments rendered in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
Relating to maintaining the confidentiality of the personal information of election officials and their employees.
Relating to maintaining the confidentiality of the personal information of election officials and their employees.
Relating to the availability of certain personal information of a member of the governing board of an institution of higher education, the chief executive officer of the institution, or the chief executive officer of a university system.
Relating to the availability of certain personal information of a member of the governing board of an institution of higher education, the chief executive officer of the institution, or the chief executive officer of a university system.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information collected by certain local governments and airport governing boards.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information collected by certain local governments and airport governing boards.
Relating to the duty of an appraisal district to keep confidential certain identifying information provided by a property owner.
Relating to the duty of an appraisal district to keep confidential certain identifying information provided by a property owner.
Relating to the regulation of certain business entities that act as data brokers.
Relating to the regulation of certain business entities that act as data brokers.
Relating to the creation of an electronic platform and submission portal, known as My Texas Future, to facilitate public high school students' awareness of and application to institutions of higher education using the electronic common admission application form.
Relating to the creation of an electronic platform and submission portal, known as My Texas Future, to facilitate public high school students' awareness of and application to institutions of higher education using the electronic common admission application form.
Relating to skimmers on electronic terminals; authorizing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
Relating to skimmers on electronic terminals; authorizing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
Relating to financial exploitation or financial abuse using artificially generated media or phishing communications; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to financial exploitation or financial abuse using artificially generated media or phishing communications; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to the regulation of platforms for the sale and distribution of software applications for mobile devices.
Relating to the regulation of platforms for the sale and distribution of software applications for mobile devices.
Relating to the access to and use of certain criminal history record information, to the procedure for obtaining that information, and to the correct terminology for certain licenses the issuance of which requires a criminal history background check.
Relating to the access to and use of certain criminal history record information, to the procedure for obtaining that information, and to the correct terminology for certain licenses the issuance of which requires a criminal history background check.
Relating to a limitation on civil liability of business entities in connection with a breach of system security.
Relating to a limitation on civil liability of business entities in connection with a breach of system security.
Relating to the disclosure of certain information by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
Relating to the disclosure of certain information by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on protection of personal information passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 40 laws related to protection of personal information. These bills were authored by 31 different legislators and address various aspects of protection of personal information policy in Texas.
- Did protection of personal information bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Protection of Personal Information legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 20 House bills and 20 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most protection of personal information bills?
- The leading authors of protection of personal information legislation include Sen. Nathan Johnson (D) with 4 bills, Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R) with 3 bills, Sen. Angela Paxton (R) with 2 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on protection of personal information issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for protection of personal information legislation?
- Among the 40 protection of personal information bills enacted, 12 have critical compliance urgency and 16 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to protection of personal information in Texas law?
- Protection of Personal Information legislation frequently overlaps with Crimes, Electronic Information Systems, Courts. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for protection of personal information legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 28 of the 40 protection of personal information bills (70%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on protection of personal information policy.
- When do Texas protection of personal information laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some protection of personal information bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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