§ 552.101 Exception: Confidential Information
§ 552.102 Exception: Confidentiality of Certain Personnel Information
§ 552.103 Exception: Litigation or Settlement Negotiations Involving the State or a Political Subdivision
§ 552.104 Exception: Information Related to Competition or Bidding
§ 552.105 Exception: Information Related to Location or Price of Property
§ 552.106 Exception: Certain Legislative Documents
§ 552.107 Exception: Certain Legal Matters
§ 552.108 Exception: Certain Law Enforcement, Corrections, and Prosecutorial Information
§ 552.1081 Exception: Confidentiality of Certain Information Regarding Execution of Convict
§ 552.1085 Confidentiality of Sensitive Crime Scene Image
§ 552.109 Exception: Confidentiality of Certain Private Communications of an Elected Office Holder
§ 552.110 Exception: Confidentiality of Trade Secrets; Confidentiality of Certain Commercial or Financial Information
§ 552.1101 Exception: Confidentiality of Proprietary Information
§ 552.111 Exception: Agency Memoranda
§ 552.112 Exception: Certain Information Relating to Regulation of Financial Institutions or Securities
§ 552.113 Exception: Confidentiality of Geological or Geophysical Information
§ 552.114 Exception: Confidentiality of Student Records
§ 552.115 Exception: Confidentiality of Birth and Death Records
§ 552.116 Exception: Audit Working Papers
§ 552.117 Exception: Confidentiality of Certain Addresses, Telephone Numbers, Social Security Numbers, and Personal Family Information
§ 552.1175 Exception: Confidentiality of Certain Personal Identifying Information of Peace Officers and Other Officials Performing Sensitive Governmental Functions
§ 552.1176 Confidentiality of Certain Information Maintained by State Bar
§ 552.11765 Confidentiality of Certain Information Maintained by State Licensing Authority
§ 552.1177 Exception: Confidentiality of Certain Information Related to Humane Disposition of Animal
§ 552.118 Exception: Confidentiality of Official Prescription Program Information
§ 552.119 Exception: Confidentiality of Certain Photographs of Peace Officers
§ 552.120 Exception: Confidentiality of Certain Rare Books and Original Manuscripts
§ 552.121 Exception: Confidentiality of Certain Documents Held for Historical Research
§ 552.122 Exception: Test Items
§ 552.123 Exception: Confidentiality of Name of Applicant for Chief Executive Officer of Institution of Higher Education
§ 552.1235 Exception: Confidentiality of Identity of Private Donor to Institution of Higher Education
§ 552.124 Exception: Confidentiality of Records of Library or Library System
§ 552.125 Exception: Certain Audits
§ 552.126 Exception: Confidentiality of Name of Applicant for Superintendent of Public School District
§ 552.127 Exception: Confidentiality of Personal Information Relating to Participants in Neighborhood Crime Watch Organization
§ 552.128 Exception: Confidentiality of Certain Information Submitted by Potential Vendor or Contractor
§ 552.129 Confidentiality of Certain Motor Vehicle Inspection Information
§ 552.130 Exception: Confidentiality of Certain Motor Vehicle Records
§ 552.131 Exception: Confidentiality of Certain Economic Development Information
§ 552.1315 Exception: Confidentiality of Certain Crime Victim Records
§ 552.132 Confidentiality of Crime Victim or Claimant Information
§ 552.1325 Crime Victim Impact Statement: Certain Information Confidential
§ 552.133 Exception: Confidentiality of Public Power Utility Competitive Matters
§ 552.1331 Exception: Certain Government-Operated Utility Customer Information
§ 552.134 Exception: Confidentiality of Certain Information Relating to Inmate of Department of Criminal Justice
§ 552.1345 Exception: Confidentiality of Certain Information Relating to Civilly Committed Sexually Violent Predators
§ 552.135 Exception: Confidentiality of Certain Information Held by School District
§ 552.136 Confidentiality of Credit Card, Debit Card, Charge Card, and Access Device Numbers
§ 552.137 Confidentiality of Certain E-Mail Addresses
§ 552.138 Exception: Confidentiality of Family Violence Shelter Center, Victims of Trafficking Shelter Center, and Sexual Assault Program Information
§ 552.139 Exception: Confidentiality of Government Information Related to Security or Infrastructure Issues for Computers
§ 552.140 Exception: Confidentiality of Military Discharge Records
§ 552.141 Confidentiality of Information in Application for Marriage License
§ 552.142 Exception: Confidentiality of Records Subject to Order of Nondisclosure
§ 552.1425 Civil Penalty: Dissemination of Certain Criminal History Information
§ 552.143 Confidentiality of Certain Investment Information
§ 552.144 Exception: Working Papers and Electronic Communications of Administrative Law Judges At State Office of Administrative Hearings
§ 552.145 Exception: Confidentiality of Texas No-Call List
§ 552.146 Exception: Certain Communications With Assistant or Employee of Legislative Budget Board
§ 552.147 Social Security Numbers
§ 552.148 Exception: Confidentiality of Certain Personal Information Maintained by Municipality Pertaining to a Minor
§ 552.149 Exception: Confidentiality of Records of Comptroller or Appraisal District Received From Private Entity
§ 552.150 Exception: Confidentiality of Information That Could Compromise Safety of Officer or Employee of Hospital District
§ 552.151 Exception: Confidentiality of Information Regarding Select Agents
§ 552.152 Exception: Confidentiality of Information Concerning Public Employee or Officer Personal Safety
§ 552.153 Proprietary Records and Trade Secrets Involved in Certain Partnerships
§ 552.154 Exception: Name of Applicant for Executive Director, Chief Investment Officer, or Chief Audit Executive of Teacher Retirement System of Texas
§ 552.155 Exception: Confidentiality of Certain Property Tax Appraisal Photographs
§ 552.156 Exception: Confidentiality of Continuity of Operations Plan
§ 552.158 Exception: Confidentiality of Personal Information Regarding Applicant for Appointment by Governor
§ 552.159 Exception: Confidentiality of Certain Work Schedules
§ 552.160 Confidentiality of Personal Information of Applicant for Disaster Recovery Funds
§ 552.161 Exception: Certain Personal Information Obtained by Flood Control District
§ 552.162 Exception: Confidentiality of Certain Information Provided by Out-of-State Health Care Provider
§ 552.163 Exception: Confidentiality of Certain Attorney General Settlement Negotiations

Terms Used In Texas Government Code Chapter 552 > Subchapter C - Information Excepted From Required Disclosure

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
  • Appraisal: A determination of property value.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Bankruptcy: Refers to statutes and judicial proceedings involving persons or businesses that cannot pay their debts and seek the assistance of the court in getting a fresh start. Under the protection of the bankruptcy court, debtors may discharge their debts, perhaps by paying a portion of each debt. Bankruptcy judges preside over these proceedings.
  • Comptroller: means the state comptroller of public accounts. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Donor: The person who makes a gift.
  • Effects: includes all personal property and all interest in that property. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
  • Fair market value: The price at which an asset would change hands in a transaction between a willing, informed buyer and a willing, informed seller.
  • Federal public defender: An attorney employed by the federal courts on a full-time basis to provide legal defense to defendants who are unable to afford counsel. The judiciary administers the federal defender program pursuant to the Criminal Justice Act. Source: U.S. Courts
  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Land commissioner: means the Commissioner of the General Land Office. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Lawsuit: A legal action started by a plaintiff against a defendant based on a complaint that the defendant failed to perform a legal duty, resulting in harm to the plaintiff.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Legacy: A gift of property made by will.
  • Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • Population: means the population shown by the most recent federal decennial census. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC
  • Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
  • Signed: includes any symbol executed or adopted by a person with present intention to authenticate a writing. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Statute of limitations: A law that sets the time within which parties must take action to enforce their rights.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Transcript: A written, word-for-word record of what was said, either in a proceeding such as a trial or during some other conversation, as in a transcript of a hearing or oral deposition.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
  • United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Victim Impact Statement: A written or spoken statement by the victim or his or her representative about the physical, emotional, and financial impact of a crime on the victim. The statement is given to the court before sentencing.
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005