S.B. No. 1569 amends the Government Code to enhance the protection of personal information for specific individuals associated with institutions of higher education. The bill adds members of the governing boards of higher education institutions, as well as chancellors and chief executive officers of university systems and institutions, to the list of individuals whose home addresses, phone numbers, emergency contact information, and social security numbers are exempt from public disclosure. This includes new legal language that specifically defines these roles in accordance with the Education Code.

Furthermore, the bill modifies Section 552.1175 to extend similar protections to these individuals, ensuring their personal information is safeguarded in the same manner as that of other public officials and law enforcement personnel. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, and will apply only to requests for information received by governmental bodies after this date. The bill has garnered strong bipartisan support, passing both the Senate and the House unanimously, and is awaiting the Governor's approval to become law.

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