Bill

HB 759

86(R) - 2019
House Human Services
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House Human Services
Health & Human Services

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Gene Wu

Sponsor(s)

Angela Paxton

Bill Caption

Relating to the availability of personal information of a child protective services caseworker or investigator.

Fiscal Notes

According to the Legislative Budget Board, no significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 759 provides confidentiality for certain Department of Family & Protective Services (DFPS) workers by allowing for the removal of their personal information from certain public documents. This information would include the home address, home telephone number, emergency contact information, or social security number of current or former child protective services caseworker or investigator for DFPS, including investigators contracted by DFPS.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action remains neutral on HB 759, although withholding this information which could be used to harass these employees appears to be sound public policy.