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TX HB2520
Bill
Status
6/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ann Johnson
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AI Summary
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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)
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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
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Clarifies that closed session personnel deliberations must concern a "specific" public officer or employee, not general workforce matters
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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
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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