The bill, H.B. No. 2961, amends Section 552.108 of the Government Code, which pertains to public access to information held by law enforcement agencies or prosecutors. Specifically, it redesignates the existing subsection (d) as (c-1) and clarifies that the exceptions to disclosure outlined in Subsections (a)(2) and (b)(2) do not apply to information if the individual depicted in the information is deceased or incapacitated, or if all living individuals depicted consent to the release of the information. This change aims to enhance transparency and access to information while still protecting the privacy of individuals involved.

The bill stipulates that the amendments will only apply to requests for information received on or after the effective date of September 1, 2025. Requests made prior to this date will continue to be governed by the existing law. Additionally, the bill asserts its precedence over any conflicting legislation from the 89th Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, that pertains to nonsubstantive changes in enacted codes.