Relating to the release of a tier two form listing hazardous chemicals that is in the possession of a political subdivision of this state.

SB 723 makes tier two chemical safety reports - lists of hazardous chemicals held by local governments - confidential by default under Texas public records law. It directly affects cities, counties, and other political subdivisions that maintain these reports. Local governments may only share such information with the public if either the state commission has already made it public or they disclose only the general class of dangerous goods (using a standard U.S. Department of Transportation classification). The bill prevents routine public access to detailed chemical lists while allowing limited disclosure under strict conditions. It takes effect September 1, 2025.