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TX SB2067
Bill
Status
3/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Paul Bettencourt
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AI Summary
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Exempts 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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Amends Section 11, Article 49.25 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, which governs medical examiner records and procedures
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Preserves the ability to obtain next of kin information through subpoena or other legal authority despite the public records exemption
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Applies only to information requests received 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 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