Texas HB3047 makes audio and visual materials produced by the legislative branch public and exempt from copyright restrictions.

Texas HB3047 amends the Government Code to declare that all audio and visual materials produced by the Texas legislature, its houses, committees, or agencies are public and not subject to copyright restrictions. The bill also repeals certain sections of the Government Code related to these materials. The changes take effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB3047 makes audio and visual materials produced by the legislative branch public and exempt from copyright restrictions.

Texas HB3047 amends the Government Code to declare that all audio and visual materials produced by the Texas legislature, its houses, committees, or agencies are public and not subject to copyright restrictions. The bill also repeals certain sections of the Government Code related to these materials. The changes take effect on September 1, 2025.