Relating to the disclosure of certain personal information contained in motor vehicle records.

HB 1421 amends Texas law to clarify when law enforcement, specific state agencies (like the DMV or tax assessor-collector), and public defenders may access a person's photographic image from motor vehicle records. The bill specifies four key exceptions: disclosure is permitted for official law enforcement purposes, investigations into violations of benefits laws (Human Resources Code Chapters 31/33), labor code violations (Labor Code Title 4), or public defender investigations. It also maintains courts' authority to compel such disclosures via subpoena. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, and does not restrict existing disclosure rules but explicitly defines permitted uses.