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SB1343

Regular Session

Relating to the notice requirements of a data broker registration statement and Internet website.

Moderate
Low Cost
Effective:2025-09-01
Enforcing Agencies

Texas Attorney General • Texas Secretary of State

SB1343
Moderate
Relating to the notice requirements of a data broker registration statement and Internet website.
Moderate Compliance Urgency
Requires near-term attention
Cost Impact
Low
Effective
2025-09-01
Enforcing Agencies
Texas Attorney GeneralTexas Secretary of State
Primary Author: Sen. Nathan Johnson
89th Texas Legislature
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Compliance Analysis

Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation

Implementation Timeline

  • Effective Date: September 1, 2025
  • Compliance Deadline: Website and app notices must be updated by August 31, 2025. Any Data Broker registration statement filed with the Secretary of State (SOS) on or after September 1, 2025, must contain the new required links.
  • Agency Rulemaking: The Secretary of State has the authority to prescribe specific language for these notices. Monitor the *Texas Register* closely between May and August 2025 for mandatory verbiage to avoid needing to update your site twice.

Immediate Action Plan

  • 1. Audit Digital Properties: Identify every public-facing website and app where a Data Broker notice is currently required.
  • 2. Draft Instructions: Create clear, step-by-step text explaining how a consumer exercises their right to delete, correct, or opt-out of data sale under Chapter 541.
  • 3. Generate URL: Create the specific webpage or anchor link that hosts these instructions; this URL is required for your next SOS filing.
  • 4. Calendar Filing Date: If your renewal falls in August, file early to use the old rules. If it falls in September, prepare the new data points immediately.

Operational Changes Required

Contracts

  • Privacy Policies & Terms of Service: These consumer-facing contracts must be amended to include specific, step-by-step instructions on how to exercise rights under Chapter 541 (deletion, correction, opt-out). Generic links to a privacy portal are no longer sufficient; the instructions must be explicit.
  • Vendor Agreements: If you utilize third-party privacy management platforms (e.g., OneTrust, Osano), verify that their default widgets satisfy the "prominently displayed" requirement of this statute.

Hiring/Training

  • Web Development/IT: Teams must be directed to create a dedicated landing page or distinct section that serves as the target URL for the SOS filing.
  • Compliance Staff: Personnel handling the SOS annual registration must be retrained to stop using previous years' templates and to verify the new URL requirement before submission.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

  • SOS Filings: The annual Data Broker Registration Statement will require a specific field for a URL linking directly to the Chapter 541 rights instructions.
  • Audit Defense: Maintain dated screenshots of your website footer and the linked instruction page as of September 1, 2025. You must be able to prove the instructions were "prominently displayed" if challenged by the AG.

Fees & Costs

  • Statutory Fees: No changes to the SOS filing fee structure.
  • Operational Costs: Legal review time for drafting specific instructions and IT costs for website deployment.
  • Penalties: Non-compliance triggers Chapter 509 civil penalties (up to $100 per record/day) and potential Chapter 541 enforcement actions.

Strategic Ambiguities & Considerations

  • "Prominently Displayed": The statute requires instructions to be prominently displayed but does not define font size, color contrast, or screen placement.
  • *Risk:* Placing the link in a crowded, low-contrast footer may be deemed non-compliant.
  • *Guidance:* Ensure the link is distinct, labeled clearly (e.g., "Texas Consumer Privacy Rights"), and accessible within one click from the homepage.
  • SOS Prescribed Language: The SOS may issue rules requiring exact wording. If you draft your own language now, you may be forced to redraft it if the SOS releases a standardized form later this summer.

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Legislative Timeline

This bill's path through the Texas Legislature

Filed
Feb 18, 2025
Passed Senate
Mar 26, 2025
Passed House
May 27, 2025
Signed
Jun 20, 2025
TopicsBusiness & CommerceBusiness & Commerce--generalConsumer ProtectionProtection of Personal InformationInternetPublic Notice
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Senate Authors

Sen. Nathan JohnsonDemocrat · Primary Author
Coauthors (1)

House Sponsor

Rep. Caroline Harris DavilaRepublican · Primary Sponsor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SB1343

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What does Texas SB1343 do?

SB 1343 mandates that all registered Data Brokers in Texas explicitly integrate Chapter 541 (Texas Data Privacy and Security Act) consumer rights instructions into their public notices and Secretary of State filings. Failure to update digital disclosures and registration documents by September 1, 2025, will result in non-compliance with both data broker regulations and consumer privacy statutes, exposing entities to Attorney General enforcement. Implementation Timeline Effective Date: September 1, 2025 Compliance Deadline: Website and app notices must be updated by August 31, 2025.

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Who authored SB1343?

SB1343 was authored by Texas Senator Nathan Johnson during the Regular Session.

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When was SB1343 signed into law?

SB1343 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.

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Which agencies enforce SB1343?

SB1343 is enforced by Texas Attorney General and Texas Secretary of State.

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How urgent is compliance with SB1343?

The compliance urgency for SB1343 is rated as "moderate". Businesses and organizations should review the requirements and timeline to ensure timely compliance.

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What is the cost impact of SB1343?

The cost impact of SB1343 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.

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What topics does SB1343 address?

SB1343 addresses topics including business & commerce, business & commerce--general, consumer protection, protection of personal information and internet.

Legislative data provided by LegiScanLast updated: November 25, 2025

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