Texas HB1893 allows law enforcement agencies to disclose license plate numbers in video recordings without redaction.
Texas HB1893 amends the Government Code and Transportation Code to clarify that license plate numbers captured in video recordings by law enforcement agencies are not confidential. This means these numbers can be included in video recordings released in response to public information requests. Law enforcement agencies are not required to redact any license plate numbers before releasing the video. The changes take effect September 1, 2025.
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