Honorable Gary Elkins, Chair, House Committee on Government Transparency & Operation
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB3896 by Gutierrez (Relating to the posting of notice required to be published in a newspaper on the Internet website of certain municipalities.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Government Code allowing certain municipalities to post public notices on the website of the municipality.
The bill would take effect immediately if the bill receives a two-thirds vote in each house; otherwise, the bill would take effect September 1, 2017.
Local Government Impact
According to the Texas Municipal League, the bill could have a significant positive impact on certain municipalities.