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HB 4636

Relating to the collection and disclosure of a consumer's driving and precise geolocation data.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Cas Garcia Hernandez

HB 4636 requires Texas entities to disclose and obtain consumer consent before collecting vehicle driving behavior and precise geolocation data.

Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
#business&commerce--general(i0050) #business&commerce--tradepractices(i0006) #consumerprotection(i0080) #electronicinformationsystems(i0311) #protectionofpersonalinformation(i0003)
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Bill Summary · HB 4636

Legislative bill overview

HB 4636 establishes requirements for the collection, use, and disclosure of consumers' driving behavior data and precise geolocation information, likely by vehicle manufacturers, insurance companies, or connected car services. The bill would impose transparency and consent obligations on entities that gather this sensitive personal data, requiring them to disclose what information they collect and how it will be used.

Why is this important

As vehicles become increasingly connected with GPS, telematics, and cellular technology, companies can track detailed information about where drivers go, when they travel, and how they drive. This data has significant privacy implications and could be used for insurance rate adjustments, law enforcement requests, or commercial targeting. Clear rules around this data are important as consumers often don't realize how much information their vehicles collect.

Potential points of contention

  • Business compliance costs: Insurance companies and automakers may argue that strict disclosure and consent requirements increase operational expenses and could limit data-driven insurance pricing models
  • Consumer consent definitions: Debate over what constitutes meaningful consent—whether opt-in, opt-out, or consent bundled with vehicle purchases adequately protects consumer choice
  • Law enforcement access: Potential conflict between privacy protections and government requests for geolocation data in criminal investigations or traffic enforcement

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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