Authorizes law enforcement agencies to release booking photos to licensed private investigators.

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor: Judiciary
Last action: 2025-05-20
Official status: Chapter Number Assigned
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

2025-05-20 Senate
Chapter 95, 2025 Laws.
2025-05-20 Senate
Effective on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
2025-05-14 Senate
Governor signed.
2025-05-06 Senate
President signed.
2025-05-06 House
Speaker signed.
2025-05-05 House
Third reading. Carried by Chotzen. Passed. Ayes, 52; Excused, 7--Drazan, Hartman, Nguyen H, Ruiz, Sosa, Tran, Wallan; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Diehl.
2025-05-01 House
Recommendation: Do pass.
2025-05-01 House
Second reading.
2025-04-28 House
Work Session held.
2025-04-21 House
Public Hearing held.
2025-03-18 Senate
Third reading. Carried by Manning Jr. Passed. Ayes, 26; Nays, 1--Anderson; Excused, 3--Hayden, Patterson, Starr.
2025-03-18 House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2025-03-18 House
Referred to Judiciary.
2025-03-17 Senate
Recommendation: Do pass.
2025-03-17 Senate
Second reading.
2025-03-10 Senate
Work Session held.
2025-03-04 Senate
Public Hearing held.
2025-02-10 Senate
Referred to Judiciary.
2025-02-06 Senate
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act lets police agencies release booking photos to licensed PIs. The Act takes effect on the 91st day after sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 72.6).
Authorizes law enforcement agencies to release booking photos to licensed private investigators.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to the release of booking photos; and prescribing an effective date.
Current location: Chapter Number Assigned