Texas HB4490 exempts information about the next of kin of deceased persons from public disclosure.

Texas HB4490 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to exempt information about the next of kin of deceased persons from required public disclosure. This information remains exempt in accordance with Chapter 552, Government Code, but can still be disclosed under subpoena or other legal authority. The change applies to requests received after the act's effective date, while earlier requests follow the law in effect at the time they were received.

Texas HB4490 exempts information about the next of kin of deceased persons from public disclosure.

Texas HB4490 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to exempt information about the next of kin of deceased persons from required public disclosure. This information remains exempt in accordance with Chapter 552, Government Code, but can still be disclosed under subpoena or other legal authority. The change applies to requests received after the act's effective date, while earlier requests follow the law in effect at the time they were received.