SB 411 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to training requirements for certain public officials and candidates for public office.

SB 411 requires school board trustees, candidates for trustee, and judges/court personnel to complete mandatory training on open meetings laws. The bill mandates that training must cover legal requirements, procedures for open/closed meetings, quorum rules, notice protocols, and penalties for noncompliance. Providers must certify completion, and at least one free, accessible course must be available via video or similar medium. It directly affects Texas public officials involved in local governance and judicial operations.
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Nov 2024
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Introduced Nov 21, 2024 Last action Feb 3, 2025
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