Texas 2019 - 86th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2392

Caption

Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act.

Impact

By implementing the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act, SB2392 facilitates the transition to electronic records, allowing the Texas Legislative Council and Secretary of State to designate official electronic records. This transition will streamline how legal material is accessed and authenticated, enhancing efficiency in legal processes and improving public access to vital state materials. Moreover, the bill necessitates the creation of an implementation plan by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, ensuring compliance and addressing the authentication and preservation of electronic legal materials.

Summary

SB2392, also known as the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act, aims to establish a framework for the management and publication of legal material in electronic formats within the state of Texas. The bill proposes amendments to Chapter 2051 of the Government Code, adding a new subchapter dedicated to the handling of electronic legal records. This legislation seeks to ensure that legal documents, including state constitutions and laws, are available electronically, properly authenticated, and preserved for public access.

Contention

While the legislation has the potential to modernize how legal information is managed, there are concerns regarding the reliability and security of electronic records. Specific attention is needed for the authentication process to ensure that these electronic records are true representations of the original documents. If the bill does not adequately address these concerns, it risks undermining trust in the electronic versions of legal materials when compared to traditional printed forms.

Companion Bills

TX HB402

Same As Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act.

Previously Filed As

TX SB1779

Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Electronic Estate Planning Documents Act.

TX HB1605

Relating to instructional material and technology, the adoption of essential knowledge and skills for certain public school foundation curriculum subjects, and the extension of additional state aid to school districts for the provision of certain instructional materials; authorizing a fee.

TX SB2565

Relating to instructional material and technology, the adoption of essential knowledge and skills for certain public school foundation curriculum subjects, and creating allotments for the procurement of certain instructional materials under the Foundation School Program; authorizing a fee.

TX SB417

Relating to electronic device filters for certain explicit material; providing a civil penalty.

TX SB13

Relating to a school district's library materials and catalog, the creation of local school library advisory councils, and parental rights regarding public school library catalogs and access by the parent's child to library materials.

TX HB1936

Relating to electronic device filters for certain explicit material; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty.

TX SB8

Relating to public education, including parental rights and public school responsibilities regarding instructional materials and the establishment of an education savings account program.

TX HB890

Relating to parental rights and public school responsibilities regarding instructional materials.

TX SB126

Relating to electronic voter registration.

TX HB18

Relating to the protection of minors from harmful, deceptive, or unfair trade practices in connection with the use of certain digital services and electronic devices, including the use and transfer of electronic devices to students by a public school.

Similar Bills

TX HB402

Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act.

TX HB1032

Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act.

TX HB2305

Relating to the operations, reports, records, communications, information technology, and notice procedures of state agencies.

TX SB761

Relating to a program for the recycling of electronic equipment of consumers in this state; providing administrative penalties.

TX HB1189

Relating to a program for the recycling of electronic equipment of consumers in this state; providing administrative penalties.

TX HB1355

Relating to a program for the recycling of electronic equipment of consumers and certain other entities in this state; providing administrative penalties.

TX SB7

Relating to strategies for and improvements in quality of health care and care management provided through health care facilities and through the child health plan and medical assistance programs designed to improve health outcomes.

TX HB4214

Relating to matters concerning governmental entities, including cybersecurity, governmental efficiencies, information resources, and emergency planning.