Senate Bill No. 765 aims to enhance the confidentiality of information related to fraud detection and deterrence within governmental bodies in Texas. The bill introduces a new section, Section 552.164, to the Government Code, which stipulates that information concerning fraud detection and deterrence measures is confidential and exempt from public disclosure requirements. This includes various types of data such as risk assessments, reports, protocols, and communications that could reveal how a governmental body prevents or investigates fraud.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that while this information is confidential, it does not restrict governmental bodies from sharing such information for law enforcement and fraud prevention purposes as permitted by other laws. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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