Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 1659: Relating to requiring a warrant to search certain location information purchased by a governmental entity from a data broker or electronic personal data tracker.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1659 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to requiring a warrant to search certain location information purchased by a governmental entity from a data broker or electronic personal data tracker. Primary sponsor: Bryan Hughes (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 6, 2025): Left pending in committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Hughes | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left pending in committee
- Testimony taken in committee
- Considered in public hearing
- Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
- Referred to Criminal Justice
- Read first time
- Filed
- Received by the Secretary of the Senate