Texas HB5249 establishes confidentiality for personal information of license applicants, holders, and former holders maintained by state licensing.

Texas HB5249 amends the Government Code to ensure the confidentiality of personal information maintained by state licensing agencies. This includes personal details such as home addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, social security numbers, and other identifiers. The bill specifies that such information is excepted from public disclosure requirements, except for business-related contact details. Licensing authorities can withhold this confidential information without needing a decision from the attorney general. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB5249 establishes confidentiality for personal information of license applicants, holders, and former holders maintained by state licensing.

Texas HB5249 amends the Government Code to ensure the confidentiality of personal information maintained by state licensing agencies. This includes personal details such as home addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, social security numbers, and other identifiers. The bill specifies that such information is excepted from public disclosure requirements, except for business-related contact details. Licensing authorities can withhold this confidential information without needing a decision from the attorney general. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.