Tex.
Gov't Code Section 552.11765
Confidentiality of Certain Information Maintained by State Licensing Authority
(a)
In this section, “license” means a license, certificate, registration, permit, or other authorization that:(1)
is issued by a governmental body described by Section 552.003 (Definitions)(1)(A)(i); and(2)
an individual must obtain to practice or engage in a particular business, occupation, or profession.(b)
Except as provided by Subsections (c) and (d), information maintained by a governmental body described by Section 552.003 (Definitions)(1)(A)(i) is confidential and excepted from the requirements of Section 552.021 (Availability of Public Information) if the information:(1)
is a license application; or(2)
relates to the home address, home telephone number, electronic mail address, social security number, date of birth, driver’s license number, state identification number, passport number, emergency contact information, or payment information of:(A)
an applicant for a license issued by the governmental body;(B)
an individual who holds a license issued by the governmental body; or(C)
an individual who previously held a license issued by the governmental body.(c)
Subsection (b) does not make confidential or except from required public disclosure the name, license number, or license status of an applicant for a license, a license holder, or an individual who previously held a license.(d)
For a license issued under Chapter 42 (Regulation of Certain Facilities, Homes, and Agencies that Provide Child-care Services), 43 (Regulation of Child-care and Child-placing Agency Administrators), 103 (Day Activity and Health Services), or 161 (Department of Aging and Disability Services), Human Resources Code, or Chapter 142 (Home and Community Support Services), 242 (Convalescent and Nursing Facilities and Related Institutions), 247 (Assisted Living Facilities), 248A (Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Centers), 250 (Nurse Aide Registry and Criminal History Checks of Employees and Applicants for Employment in Certain Facilities Serving the Elderly, Persons with Disabilities, or Persons with Terminal Illnesses), or 252 (Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability), Health and Safety Code, Subsection (b) does not prohibit the disclosure of:(1)
the last four digits of the social security number of a license holder in connection with a verification of employability or an employee misconduct registry search provided by the Health and Human Services Commission;(2)
a home address where activity regulated by the licensing authority occurs; or(3)
an e-mail address or phone number associated with activity regulated by the licensing authority.(e)
To the extent of any conflict, this section prevails over another law that authorizes or requires the release of information maintained by a governmental body.
Source:
Section 552.11765 — Confidentiality of Certain Information Maintained by State Licensing Authority, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.552.htm#552.11765 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
