S.B. No. 1540 aims to enhance 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 not only various roles within the election administration, such as county clerks and election judges, but also the chair of a state executive committee of a political party that nominates by primary election. This addition 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 modifies the Government Code to include current or former election officials, as well as employees, volunteers, or designees of election officials, among those whose personal information is protected from public disclosure. This change aims to safeguard the identities and personal details of individuals involved in the electoral process, thereby promoting their safety and privacy. The provisions of this act will take effect on September 1, 2025, and will apply only to information requests 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)