Relating to the prohibited release by a public agency of personal affiliation information regarding the members, supporters, or volunteers of or donors to certain nonprofit organizations; creating a criminal offense.
What changed between versions
Added exception for personal affiliation information obtained by national securities associations registered under federal law
Added exception for information requested by Texas Department of Criminal Justice for security purposes related to inmate programs
Added exception for information submitted with gubernatorial appointment applications under specific conditions
Added exception for donations to nonprofit organizations affiliated with public agencies, with anonymity request provisions
Added new exception for information disclosing nonprofit governing board members and officers in state filings
Modified exception for attorney general investigations to clarify compliance requirements
Added effective date of September 1, 2025 for the new chapter
Added civil action provisions allowing victims to seek injunctive relief and damages of at least $2,500 per violation
Added criminal penalty provision making knowing violations a Class B misdemeanor
Added immunity waiver provision allowing suits against public agencies for violations
Changed bill header from draft format to official engrossed version format with bill number and sponsor information