Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code

§ 98.007 — CONFIDENTIAL IDENTITY IN CERTAIN ACTIONS

CP § 98.007Title 4. LIABILITY IN TORT · Ch. 98. LIABILITY FOR TRAFFICKING OF PERSONS

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(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)Except as otherwise provided by this section, in an action under this chapter, the court shall:

(1)make it known to the claimant as early as possible in the proceedings of the action that the claimant may use a confidential identity in relation to the action;

(2)allow a claimant to use a confidential identity in all petitions, filings, and other documents presented to the court;

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Legislative history

Acts 2025, 89th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 7 (H.B. 16), Sec. 12.10(15), eff. December 4, 2025.