Texas bill passed to release SSNs

I saw this on The Virtual Chase this morning.

News story from Fort Bend Now:

Bill Declaring Social Security Numbers Not Confidential Awaits Gov's Signature
by Bob Dunn, Mar 19, 2007, 04 33 pm
Fort Bend Now

A bill changing the Texas Public Information Act and declaring that Social Security numbers not be considered confidential has passed the Texas Senate and is awaiting Gov. Rick Perry’s signature.

Voted on Monday under the name HB 2061, wording in the bill was left identical to the bill the Texas House passed unanimously on March 6.

The bill is HB 2061 (80 R). Here's a blurb from TLO:

Bill: HB 2061 Legislative Session: 80(R)
Last Action: 03/19/2007
S Passed Caption Version: Senate Committee Report

Caption Text: Relating to the acquisition or disclosure of the social security number of a living person by a governmental body, including by a district or county clerk.

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