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Lawmakers Explore Treating Texans' Data as Property
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Fusion42 · 21 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Texas lawmakers are considering whether personal data should be treated as property owned by individuals, beyond current privacy laws that require consumer consent for data use. The House Committee on Delivery of Government Efficiency examined the effectiveness of the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act and discussed potential legislative changes to strengthen data ownership rights and clarify jurisdiction over data practices.
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Texas is moving to recognise personal data ownership, shifting control from companies to individuals. You need to reassess your data policies and compliance approach to align with emerging property-rights based data laws.
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