Bill > HB1893

This bill modifies Texas state law to clarify the public disclosure rules for motor vehicle license plate numbers captured in law enforcement video recordings. Specifically, the bill amends two sections of Texas law to explicitly state that license plate numbers in law enforcement video recordings are not confidential and can be released to the public under the state's public information law (Chapter 552 of the Government Code). Law enforcement agencies will now be allowed to release video recordings that include license plate numbers without being required to redact or remove those numbers, and they retain the right to assert other exceptions to information disclosure if needed. The bill does not prevent agencies from protecting other sensitive information in the recordings, but removes the specific confidentiality protection for license plate numbers. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, providing a clear timeline for implementation across Texas law enforcement agencies.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB1893