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TX SB2067

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Bettencourt

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts information about the next of kin of deceased persons from mandatory public disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act (Chapter 552, Government Code)

  • Amends Section 11, Article 49.25 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, which governs medical examiner records and procedures

  • Preserves the ability to obtain next of kin information through subpoena or other legal authority despite the public records exemption

  • Applies only to information requests received on or after the effective date; requests received before that date remain governed by prior law

  • Takes effect immediately if passed by two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers; otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025

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

Referred to Business & Commerce

3/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Business & Commerce3/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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