SB 919 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to a governmental body's response to a request for public information.

SB 919 amends Texas public information laws to clarify how government bodies must respond to public records requests. It requires government officials to notify requesters in writing within 10 business days if no responsive information exists (Section 1(f)) or if information is withheld based on a prior decision (Section 1(g)), specifying the exact exception used. The bill also creates a process for requesters to file complaints with the Attorney General if a government body fails to comply, which could trigger mandatory staff training and require the government to release withheld information unless a "compelling reason" exists (Section 4). This directly affects Texas government agencies handling public records and citizens seeking those records.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 24, 2025 Last action Feb 13, 2025
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Feb 13, 2025
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Judith Zaffirini
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