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TX HB3516
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Paul Dyson
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AI Summary
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Expands existing public information law exemptions for administrative law judges at the State Office of Administrative Hearings to also cover technical examiners and administrative law judges at the Railroad Commission of Texas
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Exempts from public disclosure: notes and electronic communications containing observations, thoughts, questions, deliberations, or impressions; drafts of proposals for decision; drafts of orders for contested case hearings; and drafts of orders for alternative dispute resolution procedures
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Applies only to public information requests received on or after September 1, 2025
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Passed the House on April 29, 2025 (117-30) and the Senate on May 28, 2025 (30-1)
Legislative Description
Relating to the availability of certain working papers and electronic communications of certain administrative law judges and technical examiners under the public information law.
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025