Bill: HB 523, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
House Government Transparency & Operation
2nd Chamber Committee
Senate Education
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Yes |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Positive |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Mike Schofield
Sponsor(s)
Lois Kolkhorst
Bill Caption
Relating to the requirement that certain elected school district boards make audio and video recordings of certain work sessions and special called meetings available on the Internet.
Fiscal Notes
From the LBB: no fiscal implication to the state is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
HB 523 would require a school district with an open enrollment of 10,000 students or more to make a video and recording available online of an open meeting that is a work session or special called meeting where the board of trustees votes on any matter or allows public testimony.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This bill enhances our limited government principle by increasing transparency of certain school board meetings giving citizens multiple avenues to stay informed on what happened at the meeting. We support HB 523.
Organizations Supporting
Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas
