Relating to the public information law.

SB 852 amends Texas' public information law (Government Code Chapter 552) to improve transparency for citizens requesting government records. It requires government agencies to notify requesters in writing within 10 business days if they have no responsive information (Section 1(f)) or if information is withheld based on a prior determination (Section 1(g)), specifying the exact prior decision. The bill also prohibits agencies from charging fees for certain public records, including election reports, if those records aren't available online or if the agency missed deadlines (Section 2). These changes directly affect Texas government bodies and the public seeking access to government records under the state's open records law.