Relating to the confidentiality of identifying information of victims of certain offenses.
SB 487 protects the confidentiality of identifying information for victims of specific crimes, directly affecting individuals who experience stalking (under Penal Code §42.072), invasive visual recording (§21.15), or indecent assault (§22.012). The bill amends Texas law to require that courts and law enforcement safeguard victims' personal details, such as addresses or contact information, from public disclosure in legal proceedings. It explicitly defines "victim" in the criminal procedure code to include those subjected to these offenses or part of the same criminal episode. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, after being signed by the Governor on May 13, 2025.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2024
Committee Review
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Nov 22, 2024
Signed May 13, 2025
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MINOR
The bill text was reformatted from an 'Engrossed' version to an 'Enrolled' version, which is the final version signed by the Governor. The substantive legislative content remains unchanged, with no modifications to scope, eligibility, definitions, or enforcement mechanisms. Only formatting, spacing, and certification signatures were added to reflect official passage and approval.
TECHNICAL
The bill was converted from an Engrossed version to an Enrolled version, adding certification signatures from legislative leaders and the Governor to indicate final approval.
Floor votes · House Apr 28, 2025
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
44
Key actions
13
Committee
8
May 13, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor
executive
May 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed in the House
lower
Apr 30, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed in the Senate
upper
Apr 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
House passage reported
upper
Apr 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
Apr 28, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (143-0-1)
house
Apr 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
Apr 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
Apr 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Committee
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced
Received from the Senate
lower
Mar 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Mar 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report printed and distributed
upper
Mar 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendments
upper
Mar 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Vote taken in committee
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to Criminal Justice
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
4 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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