S.B. No. 1079 amends the Local Government Code by adding Section 263.1521, which grants county commissioners the authority to dispose of sensitive media devices. A "sensitive media device" is defined as a data storage device that the commissioners court determines has been used to store data regulated by state or federal law. The bill allows the commissioners court to order the destruction of such devices if they are classified as salvage or surplus property and if the court deems that destruction is necessary to prevent inadvertent disclosure of sensitive information during disposal.

This legislation provides a clear framework for counties to manage the disposal of sensitive media devices, ensuring compliance with legal regulations regarding data protection. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, following its passage in both the Senate and the House.

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