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TX HB4490
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Smithee
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 11, Article 49.25 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure to exempt information about the next of kin of deceased persons from mandatory public disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act (Chapter 552, Government Code)
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Next of kin information remains subject to disclosure through subpoena or other legal authority despite the public records exemption
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Applies only to information requests received by governmental bodies on or after the effective date; requests received before that date remain governed by prior law
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Takes effect immediately if passed by two-thirds vote of both chambers; otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025
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Passed the House on May 1, 2025 (143-1) and the Senate on May 22, 2025 (31-0)
Legislative Description
Relating to an exemption from required disclosure of information related to the next of kin of deceased persons.
Protection of Personal Information
Last Action
Effective immediately
6/20/2025