Bill

HB 4081

Relating to the sealing of certain documents alleged to contain trade secrets.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Ben Bumgarner and 3 co-sponsors

Texas law now allows parties to request sealing of court documents containing alleged trade secrets, effective September 1, 2025, balancing business confidentiality with judicial access.

Effective on 9/1/25

#business&commerce--tradepractices(i0006) #civilremedies&liabilities(i0065) #courts--general(i0160)

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