Bill > HB5534

This bill modifies Texas Local Government and Government Codes to allow county clerks and governmental bodies more flexibility in posting official notices and meeting agendas electronically. Specifically, the bill permits county clerks to post official and legal notices, including commissioners court meeting agendas, through electronic displays instead of traditional physical document postings. These electronic displays must still meet existing legal requirements for location, time, and accessibility. The bill provides two options for posting meeting notices: (1) on a bulletin board in the county courthouse, or (2) via an electronic display as outlined in the Local Government Code. The changes will apply only to notices required to be posted on or after the bill's effective date, which is September 1, 2025. This legislation modernizes public notice procedures by recognizing electronic communication methods while maintaining the core purpose of ensuring public access to government meeting information.

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