Relating to the confidentiality of fraud detection and deterrence information under the public information law.
SB 765 creates a new confidentiality exception for fraud detection and deterrence information under Texas public information law. It makes specific types of data - such as risk assessments, investigative materials, protocols, and technology specifications - confidential and not subject to public disclosure requirements. The law directly affects state and local governmental bodies that handle fraud prevention, ensuring these materials remain protected while allowing sharing for law enforcement and fraud prevention purposes under other applicable laws. The bill took effect September 1, 2025.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Jan 13, 2025
Signed May 19, 2025
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Engrossed
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5 edits
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May 19, 2025
MODERATE
This bill was converted from a draft version to its final enrolled form, adding signature lines and certification statements from legislative officers. The substantive policy content regarding fraud detection confidentiality remains unchanged. The bill establishes exceptions to public information laws for fraud detection information and sets an effective date of September 1, 2025.
Scope change
No substantive scope change; the bill's applicability to fraud detection information confidentiality remains the same
TECHNICAL
Added enrolled version header, signature lines for Senate President, Speaker of the House, Secretary of the Senate, Chief Clerk of the House, and Governor
Added certification statements confirming passage dates and vote counts in both chambers
Added approval date line for the Governor
Formatting changes from draft bill layout to final enrolled format with proper spacing and line breaks
REQUIREMENT
Substantive policy requirements regarding fraud detection confidentiality remain identical to the original draft
Floor votes · House May 6, 2025
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
43
Key actions
13
Committee
9
May 19, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor
executive
May 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed in the House
lower
May 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed in the Senate
upper
May 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
House passage reported
upper
May 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
May 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
Apr 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
Apr 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
Apr 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Delivery of Government Efficiency
lower
Apr 17, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
Apr 14, 2025
Introduced
Received from the Senate
lower
Apr 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Mar 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report printed and distributed
upper
Mar 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably as substituted
upper
Mar 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Vote taken in committee
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Left pending in committee
upper
Feb 7, 2025
Committee
Referred to Business & Commerce
upper
Feb 7, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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