Honorable Charles Schwertner, Chair, Senate Committee on Business & Commerce
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB4214 by Curry (Relating to public access to the mailing address and electronic mail address designated by a governmental body to receive a request for public information under the public information law.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would direct the Office of the Attorney General to create and maintain a publicly accessible database on its website that includes the mailing address and electronic mail address designated for receiving written public information requests from each governmental body subject to Chapter 552 of the Government Code.
It is assumed that any technology costs associated with the bill could be absorbed using existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.