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TX HB622
TX HB622Relating to the publication of required notice by certain political subdivisions by alternative media.
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Introduced
11/14/2022
11/14/2022
In Committee
05/03/2023
05/03/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the publication of required notice by certain political subdivisions by alternative media.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Texas Government Code to allow certain political subdivisions with a population of 75,000 or less and no newspaper of general circulation to satisfy notice requirements by publishing on their website and in alternative media such as social media, free newspapers, school newspapers, homeowners' association newsletters, utility bills, direct mailings, or print/digital newsletters. The political subdivision must hold a public meeting about the alternative notice method and submit details to the Attorney General, who will publish a list of subdivisions using this alternative approach. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Committee report sent to Calendars (on 05/11/2023)
Bill Topics
Government Operations
- ‐ Government Transparency and Open Records
Local Government
- ‐ General Local Government
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB622 | 11/15/2022 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB00622H.htm | 05/11/2023 |
| Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/analysis/html/HB00622H.htm | 05/11/2023 |
| Fiscal Note (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/HB00622H.htm | 05/11/2023 |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/HB00622I.htm | 04/19/2023 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB00622I.htm | 11/15/2022 |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/HB00622I.pdf | 11/15/2022 |
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