Relating to the unlawful installation or use of a tracking device.

SB 797 proposes to amend Texas Penal Code Section 16.06 to clarify restrictions on unauthorized tracking devices. It prohibits installing or using location trackers on someone else's vehicle or tracking another person's movements without "effective consent" - defined as consent not obtained through deception, coercion, or by someone legally unable to consent (e.g., minors or those incapacitated). Key exceptions include parents tracking minors, law enforcement acting under court orders, and licensed investigators with written consent from vehicle owners or property owners. The bill aims to prevent misuse of tracking technology while preserving legitimate uses by authorities and caregivers. (Note: This bill is currently in the Criminal Justice committee and has not yet become law.)