H.B. No. 1893 amends the Government Code and the Transportation Code to clarify the status of motor vehicle license plate numbers captured in video recordings by law enforcement agencies. Specifically, it adds a new subsection to Section 552.130 of the Government Code, stating that license plate numbers captured visually or audibly in such recordings are not confidential and may be disclosed as part of public information requests. Additionally, it allows law enforcement agencies to release these video recordings without the need to redact license plate numbers, as outlined in the new subsection added to Section 730.007 of the Transportation Code.

The bill emphasizes that while license plate numbers can be disclosed, law enforcement agencies still retain the right to assert other exceptions to disclosure under the law. This legislation is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, following its passage in both the House and Senate with overwhelming support.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 552.130, Transportation Code 730.007 (Government Code 552, Transportation Code 730)
House Committee Report: Government Code 552.130, Transportation Code 730.007 (Government Code 552, Transportation Code 730)
Engrossed: Government Code 552.130, Transportation Code 730.007 (Government Code 552, Transportation Code 730)
Senate Committee Report: Government Code 552.130, Transportation Code 730.007 (Government Code 552, Transportation Code 730)
Enrolled: Government Code 552.130, Transportation Code 730.007 (Government Code 552, Transportation Code 730)