LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
 
OPEN GOVERNMENT IMPACT STATEMENT
 
79TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
 
February 25, 2005

TO:
Honorable Rodney Ellis, Chair, Senate Committee on Government Organization
 
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board
 
IN RE:
SB286 by Wentworth (Relating to requiring public officials to receive training in the requirements of the open meetings and public information laws.), As Introduced

As a result of this bill there will be no significant restriction upon:

(1) the open records law;
(2) the open meetings law;
(3) the access to government information; or
(4) the ability of the citizens of Texas to transact public business.

The bill would require elected or appointed public officials who are members of a governmental body to undergo training on open records and open meetings laws.  The bill would take effect January 1, 2006.


Source Agencies:
LBB Staff:
JOB, VDS, AM