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TX SB758
Bill
Status
1/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mayes Middleton
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "governmental body" under Texas public information law to include nonprofit state associations or organizations primarily composed of similarly situated political subdivisions, making them subject to open records requests
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Maintains existing inclusions in the governmental body definition such as state agencies, county commissioners courts, municipal governing bodies, school district boards, special districts, and entities receiving public funds
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Excludes from the definition economic development entities receiving less than $1 million from a single government source that meet certain conditions, including tracking public and private funds separately and providing quarterly public reports
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Applies only to public information requests received on or after the effective date
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the definition of a governmental body for the purposes of the public information law.
Political Subdivisions
Last Action
Not again placed on intent calendar
4/29/2025