| Vote Recommendation | Economic Freedom | Property Rights | Personal Responsibility | Limited Government | Individual Liberty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Positive | Positive |
Relating to maintenance and production of electronic public information under the public information law.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
HB 1810 would require that electronic recordkeeping systems maintained by government entities not erode the public's right of access in the manner in which they are maintained. If a request for public information includes a request that any electronic material be in a searchable or sortable format, the government entity would be required provide it in a searchable or sortable format. If enacted, a government entity would also have to use reasonable efforts to ensure that any contract it enters into for the creation or maintenance of public information does not impair the public's ability to inspect or copy the information.
Texas Action supports HB 1810 because it would advance individual liberty and limited government. The public should always retain a presumption of access to government records, regardless of their format. HB 1810 would require government entities to maintain their electronic records in an easily searchable format, improving the quality of open records provided to the public.