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TexasTexasLawSB 2105
Texas data broker law
Requires data brokers to register annually with the Secretary of State, post consumer notices and maintain a data security program, with civil penalties.
Took effectSep 1, 2023 3 years ago
- Body
- Texas Legislature
- Session
- 2023
- Introduced
- Mar 9, 2023
- In effect since
- Sep 1, 20233 years ago
- Votes
- Senate 29-2
- Sponsors
- Bipartisan
Timeline
Sep 1, 2023 3 years ago
Jun 18, 2023 3 years ago
May 24, 2023 3 years ago
May 3, 2023 3 years ago
Mar 9, 2023 3 years ago
Sponsors
- D (Democrat)Nathan Johnson
- R (Republican)Justin Holland
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Change log
- AddedAdded to the list. Set by hand from the official record.Sep 27
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