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TX HB4214

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Pat Curry

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Governmental bodies must notify the Texas Attorney General by October 1 each year of their current mailing address and email address designated for receiving public information requests

  • The Attorney General must create and maintain a publicly accessible database on their website containing the contact information submitted by governmental bodies

  • Amends Section 552.234 of the Texas Government Code by adding new subsections (e) and (f)

  • Passed the House on May 6, 2025 (147-0) and the Senate on May 28, 2025 (31-0)

  • Takes effect immediately if passed by two-thirds vote of both chambers; otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to public access to the mailing address and electronic mail address designated by a governmental body to receive a request for public information under the public information law.

State Agencies, Boards & Commissions

Last Action

Effective immediately

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Business & Commerce5/7/2025
Delivery of Government Efficiency3/31/2025

Full Bill Text

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