TX SB2113

Grants members of governing boards (including city council members, county commissioners, and board members of governmental or certain nongovernmental entities) a special right to inspect and duplicate public information maintained by their organization when acting in their official capacity

Requires governmental bodies and nongovernmental entities to provide requested information promptly and without charge to board members, including free redaction of confidential information upon request

Allows entities to require board members to sign confidentiality agreements for confidential information, with provisions covering non-disclosure, labeling, secure storage, and control of copies and notes

Establishes a process for board members to challenge confidentiality designations through the Attorney General, who must issue a written decision within 45 business days, with appeals available to Travis County district court

Provides board members the ability to seek a writ of mandamus in district court if an entity fails to comply, with potential recovery of attorney's fees, expenses, and court costs if the member prevails

Takes effect September 1, 2025