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TX HB3417

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Lowe

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes prosecuting attorneys or Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force officers to include confidentiality requirements in administrative subpoenas when disclosure could significantly impede or jeopardize investigations into online sexual exploitation of minors

  • Prohibits electronic communication or remote computing services from disclosing that a subpoena was issued, identifying requested records, or revealing whether documentation was provided when confidentiality is invoked

  • Requires subpoenas with confidentiality provisions to explicitly state the determination made by the prosecuting attorney or ICAC task force officer regarding the need for non-disclosure

  • Applies only to subpoenas issued on or after September 1, 2025; prior subpoenas remain governed by existing law

Legislative Description

Relating to the confidentiality of administrative subpoenas for offenses that involve the Internet-based sexual exploitation of a minor.

Crimes

Last Action

Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence

3/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Jurisprudence3/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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