Relating to creating a civil cause of action against a governmental entity for a violation of the public information law.
HB 2330 creates a new legal right for people or organizations (requestors) to sue government agencies in Texas if they illegally deny access to public records under state law. If a requestor wins such a lawsuit, they can collect up to $200,000 per violation plus attorney fees and court costs. The bill waives government immunity for these specific violations, meaning agencies can be held financially accountable. This law applies only to public information requests received by agencies on or after September 1, 2025.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Mar 14, 2025
Last action Mar 14, 2025
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Mar 14, 2025
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Referred to Delivery of Government Efficiency
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Mar 14, 2025
Introduced
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1 primary · 15 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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Andy Hopper
RRepublican
Co
Alan Schoolcraft
RRepublican
Co
Ben Bumgarner
RRepublican
Co
Brent Money
RRepublican
Co
Briscoe Cain
RRepublican
Co
Carrie Isaac
RRepublican
Co
David Lowe
RRepublican
Co
Helen Kerwin
RRepublican
Co
Hillary Hickland
RRepublican
Co
Joanne Shofner
RRepublican
Co
Mitch Little
RRepublican
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