Requires certain Texas governmental bodies to broadcast and archive open meetings on the Internet.

The bill mandates that governmental bodies in Texas with an annual appropriation exceeding $10 million and employing 100 or more full-time staff must broadcast live video and audio of their open meetings over the Internet and archive these recordings. These bodies must also provide notice of the meetings on their websites or social media accounts. The bill exempts these bodies from compliance if a catastrophe or technical breakdown occurs, requiring them to make efforts to provide the recordings in a timely manner. The provisions apply to meetings held after September 1, 2027.

Requires certain Texas governmental bodies to broadcast and archive open meetings on the Internet.

The bill mandates that governmental bodies in Texas with an annual appropriation exceeding $10 million and employing 100 or more full-time staff must broadcast live video and audio of their open meetings over the Internet and archive these recordings. These bodies must also provide notice of the meetings on their websites or social media accounts. The bill exempts these bodies from compliance if a catastrophe or technical breakdown occurs, requiring them to make efforts to provide the recordings in a timely manner. The provisions apply to meetings held after September 1, 2027.