✅Relating to the duty of an appraisal district to keep confidential certain identifying information provided by a property owner.

✅ SB 2068: Protecting kids’ info on property tax forms

What it says it does:
Keeps a child’s name, age, home address, or phone number listed on property tax exemption applications confidential.

What it actually changes:
Adds child identifiers to the existing list of protected personal details in Tax Code 11.48(a). Appraisal districts cannot release this information in response to public information requests, except to staff or agents working on appraisals.

Who is pushing for it:
Filed by Sen. Bettencourt. Supported by appraisal district officials and the Texas Association of Appraisal Districts.

Who benefits:
Parents and families applying for property tax exemptions gain stronger privacy. Appraisal districts benefit from clearer rules about what information must be withheld.

Who gets left out or exposed:
Not in files.

Why this matters long term:
It closes a small but important gap in confidentiality laws. Families will know their kids’ personal information cannot be exposed through public records requests.

What to watch next:
How appraisal districts implement redaction and whether all districts follow consistent rules. Training and clear communication with applicants will be important.

Bottom line:
This is a narrow privacy bill. It does not change how taxes are assessed or exemptions granted, but it makes sure children’s information stays off the public record.

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