S.B. No. 1540 is a legislative act aimed at enhancing the confidentiality of personal information pertaining to election officials and their employees in Texas. The bill amends the Election Code to expand the definition of "election official" to include additional roles, specifically adding the chair of a county political party holding a primary election or runoff primary election, as well as the chair of a state executive committee of a political party that nominates by primary election. This change is intended to ensure that a broader range of individuals involved in the electoral process are afforded protections regarding their personal information.

Furthermore, the bill amends the Government Code to include current or former election officials, as well as employees, volunteers, or designees of election officials, in the list of individuals whose personal information is protected from public disclosure. This inclusion aims to safeguard the identities and personal details of those who play critical roles in the electoral process, thereby promoting their safety and privacy. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, and will apply only to requests for information received on or after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 552.1175 (Government Code 552)
Senate Committee Report: Government Code 552.1175 (Government Code 552)
Engrossed: Government Code 552.1175 (Government Code 552)
House Committee Report: Government Code 552.1175 (Government Code 552)
Enrolled: Government Code 552.1175 (Government Code 552)