TX SB2459

Prohibits data brokers from knowingly selling, licensing, trading, transferring, or purchasing covered personal information of "at-risk individuals" (judges, court clerks, and judicial branch employees) and their immediate family members

Requires data brokers to remove covered information from websites within 72 hours of receiving a written removal request, and prohibits publicly posting such information after a removal request is submitted

Covered information includes home addresses, personal phone numbers, email addresses, social security numbers, driver's license numbers, financial account information, vehicle identifiers, children's identities, dates of birth, school/daycare information, and employment details

Creates criminal offenses: Class B misdemeanor for intentionally posting covered information with intent to cause harm or harassment, elevated to Class A misdemeanor if bodily injury results; separate offense for failing to remove information within 48 hours of a request

Authorizes civil lawsuits seeking injunctive or declaratory relief, with courts able to impose $500 daily fines for continued violations and award exemplary damages, court costs, and attorney's fees against non-governmental defendants