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From the 80th Legislature
HB 382
A Journalist Shield Law
Pena
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Summary
A bill outlining the rights of reporters to protect the anonymity of their sources, and enumerating the situations under which courts may compel disclosure of sources.Background
Pena has filed journalist shield language in previous sessions that have not gotten out of committee. He has stated /here/ that this law is the result of discussion and compromises with organizations that have opposed his previous language.Additional Links
BillHop Texas Journalist Shield Law Issue PageCapitol Annex on HB 382
"News media seek shield law to protect Texas journalists Houston Chronicle 12/13/06
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