S.B. No. 765 amends the Government Code by adding Section 552.164, which establishes the confidentiality of information related to fraud detection and deterrence measures held by governmental bodies. This new section specifies that such information is exempt from public disclosure requirements under Section 552.021. The bill defines "fraud detection information" to include a variety of materials such as risk assessments, reports, data, protocols, and communications that could reveal how a governmental body prevents or investigates fraud.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the confidentiality protections do not hinder a governmental body's ability to share this information for law enforcement and fraud detection purposes as permitted by other laws. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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