HB 1522
AN ACT relating to notice of a meeting held under the open meetings law.
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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What This Bill Does
Modifies open meetings law requirements for governmental bodies in Texas. It mandates that meeting notices must now be posted for at least three business days (instead of 72 hours) in a publicly accessible location, and requires that budget-related meeting notices include a physical copy of the proposed budget. The changes aim to increase transparency and give the public more advance notice and access to information about governmental meetings and financial planning.
Bill Text
relating to notice of a meeting held under the open meetings law. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. The heading to Section 551.043, Government Code, Sec. 551.043. TIME AND ACCESSIBILITY OF NOTICE; POSTING OF SECTION 2. Section 551.043, Government Code, is amended by amending Subsection (a) and adding Subsection (c) to read as (a) The notice of a meeting of a governmental body must be posted in a place readily accessible to the general public at all times for at least three business days [72 hours] before the scheduled date [time] of the meeting, except as provided by Sections 551.044, 551.045, and 551.046 [551.044-551.046]. (c) The notice of a meeting required to be posted under Subsection (a) at which a governmental body will discuss or adopt a budget for the governmental body must include a physical copy of the SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill Sponsors
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Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to notice of a meeting held under the open meetings law.
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