S.B. No. 1749 seeks to enhance the confidentiality of personal information for individuals associated with the judicial branch, including federal and state judges, court clerks, 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 that 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 home addresses and personal information are exempt from public disclosure, including current and former county clerks and employees of the Office of Court Administration.

Furthermore, the bill introduces amendments to the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Transportation Code to extend confidentiality protections to new categories of individuals, such as employees of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. It also allows for the omission of residence addresses on driver's licenses for specific individuals, replacing them with the address of their courthouse or office. The Department of Public Safety is tasked with reviewing compliance with these new provisions by November 1, 2026, and reporting findings to state officials. The changes will apply only to requests for information received after the effective date of the Act, set for September 1, 2025, ensuring that prior requests are governed by 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 (Government Code 521, Government Code 552, Election Code 13, Transportation Code 521, Government Code 72)
Senate Committee Report: Election Code 13.0021, Government Code 72.016, Government Code 552.117, Government Code 552.1175, Transportation Code 521.121 (Government Code 521, Government Code 552, Election Code 13, Transportation Code 521, Government Code 72)
Engrossed: Election Code 13.0021, Government Code 72.016, Government Code 552.117, Government Code 552.1175, Transportation Code 521.121 (Government Code 521, Government Code 552, Election Code 13, Transportation Code 521, Government Code 72)