S.B. No. 1569 amends the Government Code to enhance privacy protections for personal information of individuals associated with Texas institutions of higher education. The bill expands the list of individuals whose home addresses, phone numbers, emergency contact information, and social security numbers are exempt from public disclosure to include members of governing boards, chancellors, and chief executive officers of university systems and institutions. It also introduces definitions for these roles as outlined in Section 61.003 of the Education Code.

Furthermore, the bill modifies Section 552.1175 to ensure that the personal information of these individuals is protected similarly to that of other specified public officials and employees. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, and will apply only to information requests received by governmental bodies on or after that date. The bill has garnered strong bipartisan support, passing both the Senate and the House unanimously, with a Senate vote of 30-0 and a House vote of 135-0, reflecting a collective commitment to safeguarding the privacy of public officials in higher education.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 552.117, Government Code 61.003 (Government Code 61, Government Code 552)
Senate Committee Report: Government Code 552.117, Government Code 61.003 (Government Code 61, Government Code 552)
Engrossed: Government Code 552.117, Government Code 61.003 (Government Code 61, Government Code 552)
House Committee Report: Government Code 552.117, Government Code 61.003 (Government Code 61, Government Code 552)
Enrolled: Government Code 552.117, Government Code 61.003 (Government Code 61, Government Code 552)