The bill, S.B. No. 765, aims to enhance the confidentiality of information related to fraud detection and deterrence within governmental bodies in Texas. It introduces a new section, 552.164, to the Government Code, which stipulates that information pertaining to fraud detection and deterrence measures is considered confidential and is exempt from public disclosure requirements under Section 552.021. This includes various types of sensitive information such as risk assessments, reports, data, protocols, technology specifications, manuals, instructions, investigative materials, and communications that could disclose the methods used by governmental bodies to prevent or investigate fraud.

The bill emphasizes the importance of protecting sensitive fraud-related information to ensure that governmental bodies can effectively carry out their fraud prevention and investigation efforts without compromising their methods. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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