Bill > HB1988

This bill modifies the Texas Juvenile Justice Department's rules about disclosing information about individuals who have been committed to the department. Specifically, the bill allows the department to disclose personally identifiable information about a person who has been committed to the department, but only under strict conditions: the person must be at least 18 years old, have been discharged from commitment, and explicitly provide consent for the disclosure. The consent must be specific, meaning the department can only disclose information for the exact purpose the individual has agreed to, and cannot share any information beyond that scope. This change provides a pathway for former juvenile justice system participants to potentially share their records for specific purposes, such as employment or educational opportunities, while maintaining significant privacy protections. The bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, giving the department time to prepare for implementing the new disclosure guidelines.

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