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TX HB2621

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Morgan Meyer

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates the legislation as the "Christopher Murzin Act"

  • Requires the Texas Department of Transportation to record and archive live video feed from all video cameras used to carry out department functions for a minimum of 30 days from the recording date

  • Classifies recordings as confidential and exempt from public disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act (Chapter 552, Government Code)

  • Permits the department to share recordings with law enforcement agencies for criminal investigations

  • Allows access to recordings for emergency response purposes, including motor vehicle collisions resulting in serious bodily injury or death, bridge collapses, or statewide alert system activations

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the recording and archiving of live video feed by the Texas Department of Transportation.

Transportation

Last Action

Referred to Criminal Justice

5/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice5/19/2025
Transportation3/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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