Bill

HB 2683

87(R) - 2021
House State Affairs
House State Affairs
State Affairs

Contact the Author

Terry Canales

Phone:

512-463-0426

Capitol Office:

Room E2.910

Email:

Vote Recommendation

Yes
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Terry Canales

Bill Caption

Relating to remote and other meetings held under the open meetings law.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 2683 would require that any official open meeting of a governmental body at which at least a majority of the members of the body participate by a method other than by appearing in person be made available to the public by telephone access or via videoconference and include information for public contribution to the open meeting available on the government website. Other additional information is also included, such as the subjects of deliberation for either open or closed meetings.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action supports HB 2683 on the principle of limited government. Allowing great public access to open meetings helps ensure government is accountable to its constituents.

Contact the Author

Terry Canales

Phone:

512-463-0426

Capitol Office:

Room E2.910

Email: