SRC-JEC H.B. 2032 78(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 2032 78R6523 JRD-FBy: Hochberg (Wentworth) State Affairs 5/16/2003 Engrossed DIGEST AND PURPOSE H.B. 2032 clarifies policies regarding the release of e-mail addresses by governmental entities. It maintains that an e-mail address of a member of the public that is provided for the purpose of communicating with the governmental body is confidential. This bill sets forth circumstances under which an e-mail address can be released. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Section 552.137, Government Code, as follows: (a) Includes an exception as otherwise provided by this section. (b) No changes made to this subsection. (c) Provides that Subsection (a), providing for confidentiality, does not apply to certain e-mail addresses. (d) Provides that Subsection (a) does not prevent a governmental body from disclosing an email address for any reason to another governmental body or to a federal agency. SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2003.