Monitoring the SessionHB 429
Filed
Initial review · graded Nov 9, 2026 · How we grade
relating to the confidentiality of certain information for a current or former administrative law judge for the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Home address, phone, Social Security number stay private. Starting 2027.
The bill keeps the home address, home phone number, emergency contacts and Social Security number of current and former administrative law judges at the State Office of Administrative Hearings out of public records requests. It touches those judges, the government offices that answer records requests, and the county appraisal districts that publish property records. Once it takes effect on September 1, 2027, the public can no longer get that personal information, or whether these judges have family members, from a government body or an appraisal district.
Labels: BACK FROM THE DEAD. Same text as a bill filed before that died: 89R SB 438 by Sen. Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa (Did not pass). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.TRY NO. 2. Filed in 2 sessions: 89R and 90R. Checked against 88R and 89R only.
90R-HB429 · 2026-11-09
relating to the confidentiality of certain information for a current or former administrative law judge for the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
Home address, phone, Social Security number stay private. Starting 2027.
The bill keeps the home address, home phone number, emergency contacts and Social Security number of current and former administrative law judges at the State Office of Administrative Hearings out of public records requests. It touches those judges, the government offices that answer records requests, and the county appraisal districts that publish property records. Once it takes effect on September 1, 2027, the public can no longer get that personal information, or whether these judges have family members, from a government body or an appraisal district.
[ ] NONE FOUND
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
CARVE-OUT · analysis confidence 30%
THE TEXT
…“a current or former administrative law judge for the State Office of Administrative Hearings, regardless of whether the person complies with Section 552.024 or 552.1175”
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The bill adds one job class to the list of people whose home information is shielded from public records. The caption says exactly that, so this is a narrow favor, not a hidden one.
No verified beat found.
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Not tied to this bill.
The author's campaign account only. Own money and internal transfers are separate on the member page.
Derived itemized flow · Oct 28, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
$525,040.28
Also funds 124 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Jun 27, 2025 to Aug 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100994567, 101011936, 101042004, 101042009, 101070547.
$50,000.00
Also funds 42 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jan 23, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · on Feb 20, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101042009.
$45,000.00
Also funds 39 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Sep 13, 2025 to Sep 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Dec 31, 2025 to Feb 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101011936, 101028233, 101042004.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
$525,040.28
Also funds 124 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Jun 27, 2025 to Aug 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100994567, 101011936, 101042004, 101042009, 101070547.
$50,000.00
Also funds 42 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jan 23, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · on Feb 20, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101042009.
$45,000.00
Also funds 39 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Sep 13, 2025 to Sep 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Dec 31, 2025 to Feb 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101011936, 101028233, 101042004.
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
Analysis of text version I by a super-expensive superintelligence, Nov 9, 2026, against the published rubric.
Filed 2 times: 89R and now. Checked against 88R and 89R only.
by Sen. Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa, different lead author · Did not pass · same text
Introduced textLast action, May 27, 2025: Placed on General State Calendar
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information for a current or former administrative law judge for the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
Caption, 89R bill history
Texas House · Filed Nov 9, 2026
11/09/2026 H Filed
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Nov 10, 2026 at 2:33 AM CST. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
Open Records
Protection of Personal Information
The text as introduced · 315 words
90R1578 MCK-F By: Leo Wilson H.B. No. 429 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the confidentiality of certain information for a current or former administrative law judge for the State Office of Administrative Hearings. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 552.117, Government Code, is amended by adding Subsection (a-1) to read as follows: (a-1) In addition to the exceptions provided by Subsection (a), information is excepted from the requirements of Section 552.021 if it is information that: (1) relates to the home address, home telephone number, emergency contact information, or social security number of a current or former administrative law judge for the State Office of Administrative Hearings, regardless of whether the person complies with Section 552.024 or 552.1175; or (2) reveals whether a person described by Subdivision (1) has family members. SECTION 2. Section 552.1175, Government Code, is amended by adding Subsection (a-1) to read as follows: (a-1) In addition to the individuals described by Subsection (a), this section applies to a current or former administrative law judge for the State Office of Administrative Hearings. SECTION 3. Section 25.025, Tax Code, is amended by adding Subsection (a-2) to read as follows: (a-2) In addition to the individuals described by Subsection (a), this section applies to a current or former administrative law judge for the State Office of Administrative Hearings. SECTION 4. The changes in law made by this Act apply only to a request for information that is received by a governmental body or an officer on or after the effective date of this Act. A request for information that was received before the effective date of this Act is governed by the law in effect on the date the request was received, and the former law is continued in effect for that purpose. SECTION 5. This Act takes effect September 1, 2027.