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HB 2892

Relating to the prohibited release by a public agency of personal affiliation information regarding the members, supporters, or volunteers of or donors to certain nonprofit organizations; creating a criminal offense.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Ana Hernandez

Texas bill criminalizes public agencies' unauthorized disclosure of donor, member, and volunteer information for certain nonprofits, protecting privacy while potentially limiting transparency access.

Committee report sent to Calendars
#charitable&nonprofitorganizations(i0055) #civilremedies&liabilities(i0065) #crimes--againstpersons--general(i0170) #protectionofpersonalinformation(i0003) #stateagencies #boards&commissions(i0749)
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Bill Summary · HB 2892

Legislative bill overview

HB 2892 prohibits public agencies in Texas from releasing personal affiliation information (names, addresses, donation records, etc.) about members, supporters, volunteers, or donors of certain nonprofit organizations without consent. The bill creates a criminal offense for violations of this confidentiality requirement.

Why is this important

This legislation addresses privacy concerns for individuals associated with nonprofits, potentially affecting organizations across the political and ideological spectrum. It could impact public records requests, government transparency, and the balance between civic participation privacy and public accountability in accessing donor and membership information.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition scope: The bill's applicability to "certain nonprofit organizations" requires clarification—which organizations qualify for protection, and whether this creates unequal privacy standards across different nonprofit sectors
  • Public records tension: May conflict with Texas Public Information Act provisions requiring government transparency and citizens' ability to access public records about how tax dollars are spent or how government decisions are made
  • Enforcement mechanisms: Creating criminal liability for agency employees raises questions about prosecution standards, burden of proof, and whether civil remedies might be more appropriate for privacy violations

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

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