Texas SB816 allows providers of electronic communications and remote computing services to disclose customer data to governmental entities in.

SB816 amends the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure to allow providers of electronic communications services and remote computing services to disclose electronic customer data to governmental entities if they believe an immediate life-threatening situation exists that requires such disclosure to prevent death or serious bodily injury. The bill specifies that this disclosure is permitted in good faith and only when necessary to address the immediate threat. The changes apply to disclosures made after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas SB816 allows providers of electronic communications and remote computing services to disclose customer data to governmental entities in.

SB816 amends the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure to allow providers of electronic communications services and remote computing services to disclose electronic customer data to governmental entities if they believe an immediate life-threatening situation exists that requires such disclosure to prevent death or serious bodily injury. The bill specifies that this disclosure is permitted in good faith and only when necessary to address the immediate threat. The changes apply to disclosures made after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.