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Senate Bill 375 |
Senate Author: Carona |
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Effective: 6-19-09 |
House Sponsor: Smith, Todd |
Senate Bill 375 amends the Transportation Code to authorize the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to release motor vehicle accident information compiled under provisions passed by the 80th Texas Legislature requiring TxDOT to tabulate and analyze the vehicle accident reports it receives and to release a vehicle identification number and specific accident information relating to that vehicle. The bill requires the amount that may be charged for the information to be calculated in the manner specified by the Public Information Act for public information provided by a governmental body. The bill prohibits TxDOT from releasing information that is personal as defined by the Motor Vehicle Records Disclosure Act or information that would allow a person to satisfy the requirements for the release of information for a specific motor vehicle accident. The bill sets forth specific items of information TxDOT is required to withhold or redact, including the name of any person listed in an accident report.