Bill > SB1571

This bill modifies the Texas Government Code to adjust confidentiality rules for notary public contact information. Currently, certain personal contact details like home addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses are kept confidential for license holders. The bill specifically creates an exception for notaries public, allowing the secretary of state to disclose their home address, home telephone number, and electronic mail address. This means that while other licensed professionals' contact information remains protected under public information law, notaries' contact details can now be shared. The bill will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers; otherwise, it will automatically go into effect on September 1, 2025. The change aims to increase transparency for notaries public by making their basic contact information more readily available to the public.

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