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TX HB4214
TX HB4214Relating 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.
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Introduced
03/10/2025
03/10/2025
In Committee
05/25/2025
05/25/2025
Crossed Over
05/06/2025
05/06/2025
Passed
06/20/2025
06/20/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/20/2025
06/20/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT 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.
AI Summary
This bill requires governmental bodies in Texas to provide their designated mailing and electronic mail addresses for public information requests to the state attorney general by October 1st each year. The attorney general will then create and maintain a publicly accessible online database containing these contact addresses. This legislation aims to improve transparency by making it easier for citizens to find the correct contact information for submitting public information requests to various governmental entities. The bill will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers, or on September 1, 2025, if it does not meet the immediate effect threshold. The proposed changes will be added to Section 552.234 of the Texas Government Code, which governs public information requests, and will help streamline the process of accessing public records by providing a centralized, up-to-date resource for contact information.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Effective immediately (on 06/20/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB4214 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB04214F.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB04214S.htm |
| Analysis (Engrossed) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/HB04214E.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Engrossed) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB04214E.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB04214E.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB04214H.htm |
| Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/HB04214H.htm |
| Fiscal Note (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB04214H.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB04214I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB04214I.htm |
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