Texas HB2413 allows county commissioners to destroy sensitive media devices to prevent data disclosure.

Texas HB2413 amends the Local Government Code to allow county commissioners to order the destruction of sensitive media devices. A "sensitive media device" is defined as a data storage device used to store data regulated by state or federal law. The commissioners court may order the destruction of such a device if it is salvage or surplus property and if the court determines that destroying the device is necessary to prevent inadvertent disclosure of information. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2413 allows county commissioners to destroy sensitive media devices to prevent data disclosure.

Texas HB2413 amends the Local Government Code to allow county commissioners to order the destruction of sensitive media devices. A "sensitive media device" is defined as a data storage device used to store data regulated by state or federal law. The commissioners court may order the destruction of such a device if it is salvage or surplus property and if the court determines that destroying the device is necessary to prevent inadvertent disclosure of information. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.