Bill: SB 895, 83(R) - 2013

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
Yes Neutral Neutral Neutral Positive Neutral

Author(s)

Wendy Davis

Bill Caption

Relating to access to records of a nonprofit organization supporting the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas under the public information law.

Fiscal Notes

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

Summary: SB 895 would require non-profit organizations that are created for the purpose of supporting the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas to be subject to provisions under Government Code 552 relating to public information requirements.

Analysis: SB 895 would provide government transparency by requiring organizations that assist the government to disclose information to the public. This legislation would allow the public to hold these organizations accountable. We support SB 895.

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