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TX SB1291
Bill
Status
2/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nathan Johnson
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AI Summary
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Allows interested persons, including news media members, to bring declaratory judgment actions to determine whether a governmental body has complied with the Texas Open Meetings Act or to construe provisions of the law
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Permits public information requestors or the attorney general to file declaratory judgment actions regarding compliance with the Public Information Act, including disputes over estimated costs of providing information or positions taken in attorney general decision requests
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Authorizes courts to award costs and reasonable attorney's fees to parties in these declaratory judgment actions under both the open meetings and public information laws
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Takes effect immediately if passed by two-thirds vote of both chambers; otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the authority of certain persons to bring an action for declaratory judgment under the open meetings law or public information law regarding compliance or action by a governmental body.
Civil Remedies & Liabilities
Last Action
Co-author authorized
3/5/2025