Texas HB4310 grants members of governing boards special access to public information.

Texas HB4310 amends the Texas Government Code to add a new subchapter allowing members of governing boards special access to public information. Members of governing boards can inspect, duplicate, or inspect and duplicate public information maintained by governmental or nongovernmental entities if acting in their official capacity. Confidential information must be redacted before being provided. Members can request a decision from the attorney general on whether information is confidential, with the option to appeal to a Travis County district court.

Texas HB4310 grants members of governing boards special access to public information.

Texas HB4310 amends the Texas Government Code to add a new subchapter allowing members of governing boards special access to public information. Members of governing boards can inspect, duplicate, or inspect and duplicate public information maintained by governmental or nongovernmental entities if acting in their official capacity. Confidential information must be redacted before being provided. Members can request a decision from the attorney general on whether information is confidential, with the option to appeal to a Travis County district court.