Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in property tax appraisal records.

SB 491 allows specific individuals to request confidentiality for their home addresses in public property tax appraisal records. It directly affects peace officers, their families, certain law enforcement and criminal justice employees, victims of family violence or sexual assault (with proof), participants in the address confidentiality program, judges, and related legal professionals. The bill requires property tax appraisers to withhold home addresses from public records for these eligible groups upon verification of their status. This policy change aims to protect vulnerable individuals from potential safety risks associated with public access to their residential information.