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Senate approves ban on surveillance, intimidation and misuse of confidential data by state contractors

3342571 · May 16, 2025
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Summary

House Bill 50 61 passed the Senate to bar certain surveillance, intimidation and misuse of confidential information by state contractors and vendors; supporters framed it as protecting privacy and dignity in state procurement.

The Texas Senate adopted House Bill 50 61, a measure that prohibits contractors and vendors of state agencies from engaging in certain surveillance, intimidation or misuse of confidential information.

Senator Hughes brought the bill to the floor on behalf of the…

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