S.B. No. 1749 seeks to enhance the confidentiality of personal information for individuals associated with the judicial branch, including judges, court employees, and their family members. The bill amends Section 13.0021 of the Election Code to expand the list of protected individuals by including "clerks, governmental employees, and family members," ensuring their residence addresses are omitted from public registration lists. Additionally, it modifies the Government Code to establish a notification procedure for judicial privacy and amends Sections 552.117 and 552.1175 to broaden the scope of individuals whose personal information is exempt from public disclosure, specifically including current and former clerks and court administration employees.

The bill also amends various sections of the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Transportation Code to further expand protections for eligible individuals, such as employees of the Office of Court Administration and county clerks. It allows for the omission of their residence addresses from public records, replacing them with the addresses of their respective courthouses or offices. Furthermore, the Department of Public Safety is mandated to review its compliance processes by November 1, 2026, and report findings to state officials. The provisions of the bill will apply only to information requests received on or after the effective date of September 1, 2025, ensuring that prior requests remain subject to existing laws.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 13.0021, Government Code 72.016, Government Code 521.121, Government Code 552.1175, Transportation Code 521.121 (Election Code 13, Transportation Code 521, Government Code 72, Government Code 521, Government Code 552)
Senate Committee Report: Election Code 13.0021, Government Code 72.016, Government Code 552.117, Government Code 552.1175, Transportation Code 521.121 (Election Code 13, Transportation Code 521, Government Code 72, Government Code 521, Government Code 552)
Engrossed: Election Code 13.0021, Government Code 72.016, Government Code 552.117, Government Code 552.1175, Transportation Code 521.121 (Election Code 13, Transportation Code 521, Government Code 72, Government Code 521, Government Code 552)