S.B. No. 2068 amends Section 11.48(a) of the Texas Tax Code to enhance the confidentiality of certain identifying information provided by property owners when applying for exemptions. The bill specifies that a driver's license number, personal identification certificate number, social security account number, as well as the name, age, home address, or home telephone number of a child, are to be kept confidential and not open to public inspection. This information can only be disclosed to employees or agents of the appraisal district who are involved in property appraisal or appraisal services, except as authorized by a specific subsection.

The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, following its passage in both the Senate and the House with unanimous support. This legislative change aims to protect sensitive personal information of property owners, thereby enhancing privacy and security in the appraisal process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Tax Code 11.48 (Tax Code 11)
Senate Committee Report: Tax Code 11.48 (Tax Code 11)
Engrossed: Tax Code 11.48 (Tax Code 11)
House Committee Report: Tax Code 11.48 (Tax Code 11)
Enrolled: Tax Code 11.48 (Tax Code 11)