CONFIDENTIAL IDENTITY IN ACTION FOR DISSEMINATION OF CERTAIN COMMUNICATIONS.

(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) In an action brought under Section 100B.002 or 100B.003, the court shall:

(1) notify the person who is the subject of the action as early as possible in the action that the person may use a confidential identity in relation to the action;

(2) allow a person who is the subject of the action to use a confidential identity in all petitions, filings, and other documents presented to the court;

(3) use the person's confidential identity in all of the court's proceedings and records relating to the action, including any appellate proceedings; and

(4) maintain the records relating to the action in a manner that protects the person's confidentiality.

(c) In an action brought under Section 100B.002 or 100B.003, only the following persons are entitled to know the true identifying information about the person who is the subject of the action:

(1) the court;

(2) a party to the action;

(3) an attorney representing a party to the action; and

(4) a person authorized by a written order of the court specific to that person.

(d) The court shall order that a person entitled to know the true identifying information under Subsection (c) may not divulge that information to anyone without a written order of the court. The court shall hold a person who violates the order in contempt.

(e) Repealed by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 7 (H.B. 16), Sec. 12.10(17), eff. December 4, 2025.

(f) A person is not required to use a confidential identity as provided by this section.