Relating to the authority of a county to dispose of sensitive media devices.
HB 2413 allows Texas counties to destroy "sensitive media devices" (data storage devices containing information regulated by state or federal law, like personal records) that are classified as salvage or surplus property. The bill requires county commissioners courts to approve destruction only when it prevents inadvertent disclosure of protected information during disposal. It specifically amends Local Government Code Section 263.1521 to establish this process, effective September 1, 2025. The bill directly affects county governments managing data storage devices, providing a clear procedure for secure disposal without requiring new data collection or regulations.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 17, 2025
Last action May 15, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
17
Key actions
6
Committee
7
May 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
May 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
Apr 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
Apr 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recalled from subcommittee
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in subcommittee
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in subcommittee
lower
Mar 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to s/c on County & Regional Government by Speaker
lower
Mar 17, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
4 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Cas Garcia Hernandez
DDemocratic
P
RA
Rafael Anchía
DDemocratic
P
Ryan Guillen
RRepublican
P
Venton Jones
DDemocratic
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