CONFIDENTIAL IDENTITY IN ACTION FOR DISSEMINATION OF CERTAIN COMMUNICATIONS.
Tex. CIV. PRAC. & REM Code § 100B.004.
in effect(a) In this section, "confidential identity" means:
(1) the use of a pseudonym; and
(2) the absence of any other identifying information, including address, telephone number, and social security number.
(b) In an action brought under Section 100B.002 or 100B.003 , the court shall:
(1) notify the person who is the subject of the action as early as possible in the action that the person may use a confidential identity in relation to the action;
(2) allow a person who is the subject of the action to use a confidential identity in all petitions, filings, and other documents presented to the court;
(3) use the person's confidential identity in all of the court's proceedings and records relating to the action, including any appellate proceedings; and
(4) maintain the records relating to the action in a manner that protects the person's confidentiality.
(c) In an action brought under Section 100B.002 or 100B.003 , only the following persons are entitled to know the true identifying information about the person who is the subject of the action:
(1) the court;
(2) a party to the action;
(3) an attorney representing a party to the action; and
(4) a person authorized by a written order of the court specific to that person.
(d) The court shall order that a person entitled to know the true identifying information under Subsection (c) may not divulge that information to anyone without a written order of the court. The court shall hold a person who violates the order in contempt.
(e) Repealed by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 7 (H.B. 16 ), Sec. 12.10(17), eff. December 4, 2025.
(f) A person is not required to use a confidential identity as provided by this section.
Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1154 (S.B. 2373 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.