SRC-AXB H.B. 1141 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 1141 76R4887 MLS-DBy: Thompson (Ellis) Jurisprudence 4/29/1999 Engrossed DIGEST Currently, a court must maintain separate files for all civil actions filed with the court in order to comply with confidentiality requirements. H.B. 1141 specifies the venues of a civil action for which certain individuals' personal information must be provided to a clerk, and repeals a certain confidentiality requirement. PURPOSE As proposed, H.B. 1141 specifies the venues of a civil action for which certain individuals' personal information must be provided to a clerk. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Section 30.015(a), Civil Practice and Remedies Code, to specify the venue of a civil action for which certain individuals' personal information must be provided to a clerk. SECTION 2. Repealer: Section 30.015(g), Civil Practice and Remedies Code (regarding confidential information). SECTION 3. Effective date: September 1, 1999. Makes application of this Act prospective. SECTION 4. Emergency clause.