Texas HB1231 modifies public access to personal financial statements filed by public officials and candidates.

Texas HB1231 amends the Government Code to change how personal financial statements of public officials and candidates are handled. The bill requires the commission to remove certain personal information from these statements before making them available to the public. It mandates that the commission maintain these statements in accessible files and make them available online within 15 days of filing. The bill also specifies that the commission may not make available statements that it is required to destroy. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB1231 modifies public access to personal financial statements filed by public officials and candidates.

Texas HB1231 amends the Government Code to change how personal financial statements of public officials and candidates are handled. The bill requires the commission to remove certain personal information from these statements before making them available to the public. It mandates that the commission maintain these statements in accessible files and make them available online within 15 days of filing. The bill also specifies that the commission may not make available statements that it is required to destroy. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.