| Vote Recommendation | Economic Freedom | Property Rights | Personal Responsibility | Limited Government | Individual Liberty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Positive | Positive |
Relating to a governmental body's response to a request for public information.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
HB 3015 would require a governmental body, upon receiving an application for public information, to respond the applicant in writing within 10 business days if they determine that the information does not exist or that they cannot provide the information due to a prior determination. If a governmental body fails to abide by these requirements, the applicant would be permitted to file a complaint with the Attorney General. If the Attorney General finds that the governmental body did not comply, the body would have to complete open records training and could not charge a fee to the applicant for producing the information.
Texas Actions supports HB 3015 because it would advance individual liberty and limited government. Texans have a right to receive a timely response to open records applications. HB 3015 would force the state and local governments to give a timely response under certain circumstances, providing more accountability to the process.