Bill: HB 630, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
House Government Transparency & Operation
2nd Chamber Committee
Senate Business & Commerce
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Yes |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Positive |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Donna Howard
Sponsor(s)
Judith Zaffirini
Bill Caption
Relating to the Internet broadcast and archiving of open meetings of the Health and Human Services Commission, health and human services agencies, and related advisory entities.
Fiscal Notes
From the Legislative Budget Board: no significant fiscal implication to the state is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
HB 630 would amend the Government Code to add that the Health and Human Services commission must make the master calendar, all meeting materials for an advisory committee meeting, and live video and audio of each advisory committee meeting available on the commission website. An archived video and audio recording would also be required.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This bill enhances our limited government principle by taking a measure to increase the transparency of the Health and Human Services commission. We support HB 630.
Organizations Supporting
Center for Public Policy Priorities
Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas
Texas Impact
