The bill, H.B. No. 5093, amends Section 552.11765 of the Government Code to allow for the disclosure of certain contact information of notaries public maintained by the secretary of state. Specifically, it adds a new subsection (c-1) which states that the confidentiality provisions outlined in subsection (b) do not apply to the home address, home telephone number, or electronic mail address of a notary public appointed under Subchapter A, Chapter 406. This change aims to enhance transparency regarding notaries public while still protecting the personal information of other licensed individuals.

The bill also clarifies that the information maintained by a governmental body, as described in Section 552.003(1)(A)(i), remains confidential unless specified otherwise. The act will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 552.11765 (Government Code 552)