Texas SB1079 allows county commissioners to destroy sensitive media devices to prevent information disclosure.

Texas SB1079 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 by the county to store data regulated by state or federal law. The commissioners court may order the destruction of such devices if they are salvage or surplus property and if the commissioners court determines that destroying the device is necessary to prevent inadvertent disclosure of information during disposal. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas SB1079 allows county commissioners to destroy sensitive media devices to prevent information disclosure.

Texas SB1079 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 by the county to store data regulated by state or federal law. The commissioners court may order the destruction of such devices if they are salvage or surplus property and if the commissioners court determines that destroying the device is necessary to prevent inadvertent disclosure of information during disposal. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.