Texas HB136 amends training requirements for public officials and candidates for public office.

Texas HB136 modifies training requirements for certain public officials and candidates for public office. It mandates that the attorney general ensures at least one training course is available at no cost on videotape or a similar medium. The training must cover the legal requirements for open meetings and records, the applicability of these laws to governmental bodies, and penalties for non-compliance. The bill also requires governmental bodies to maintain public inspection records of training completion.

Texas HB136 amends training requirements for public officials and candidates for public office.

Texas HB136 modifies training requirements for certain public officials and candidates for public office. It mandates that the attorney general ensures at least one training course is available at no cost on videotape or a similar medium. The training must cover the legal requirements for open meetings and records, the applicability of these laws to governmental bodies, and penalties for non-compliance. The bill also requires governmental bodies to maintain public inspection records of training completion.