Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code

§ 98B.008 — CONFIDENTIAL IDENTITY IN CERTAIN ACTIONS

CP § 98B.008Title 4. LIABILITY IN TORT · Ch. 98B. UNLAWFUL PRODUCTION, SOLICITATION, DISCLOSURE, OR PROMOTION OF INTIMATE VISUAL MATERIAL

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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 a suit brought under this chapter, the court shall:

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

(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(16), eff. December 4, 2025.