(a) Information provided to the comptroller, the governor, or a school district by an applicant under this subchapter that is a trade secret, as defined by Section 134A.002, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, is confidential and not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552.
(b) Payroll records reported under § 403.616(c)(1)(A) or (B) by an applicant to the comptroller are confidential and not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552.