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TX HB2520

Bill

Status

Vetoed

6/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ann Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "governmental body" under Texas open meetings law to include boards of managers appointed under Chapter 39A, Education Code (school intervention boards)

  • Strengthens meeting notice requirements by mandating agendas be sufficiently specific to inform the public of each subject to be considered, including special/unusual matters and items of particular public interest

  • Clarifies that closed session personnel deliberations must concern a "specific" public officer or employee, not general workforce matters

  • Requires that deliberations affecting a class or group of employees (such as changes to duties or compensation) must be conducted in open session, not closed session

  • Repeals Section 551.083 of the Government Code and takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the open meetings law.

Education

Last Action

Vetoed by the Governor

6/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Business & Commerce5/5/2025
Delivery of Government Efficiency3/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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