Texas HB2330 creates a civil cause of action for violations of the public information law by governmental entities.

Texas HB2330 amends the Government Code to allow individuals to bring a civil action against a governmental body for damages if the entity violates the public information law. Successful plaintiffs can receive exemplary damages up to $200,000 per violation, reasonable attorney's fees, and court costs. The state and local governmental immunity are waived for liabilities arising from such violations. This change applies to requests for information received by governmental bodies or officers after the bill's effective date, September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2330 creates a civil cause of action for violations of the public information law by governmental entities.

Texas HB2330 amends the Government Code to allow individuals to bring a civil action against a governmental body for damages if the entity violates the public information law. Successful plaintiffs can receive exemplary damages up to $200,000 per violation, reasonable attorney's fees, and court costs. The state and local governmental immunity are waived for liabilities arising from such violations. This change applies to requests for information received by governmental bodies or officers after the bill's effective date, September 1, 2025.