Relating to the availability of dates of birth under the public information law.

SB 1293 clarifies that Texas government agencies must provide dates of birth in public records unless specific exceptions apply. It explicitly states that dates of birth are generally public information under the Texas Public Information Act, with exceptions only for cases permitted by existing law (like HIPAA health privacy rules) or other constitutional/statutory requirements. The law applies only to requests received on or after its effective date (September 1, 2025, unless passed with a two-thirds vote for immediate effect). This bill directly affects public officials handling records requests and ensures dates of birth are treated as public information by default.