Texas HB4987 establishes an alternative dispute resolution procedure for public information requests.

HB4987 amends the Texas Government Code to allow requestors to require governmental bodies to participate in an alternative dispute resolution procedure for public information requests. This applies if the governmental body has provided a written statement or requested a decision from the attorney general, and the requestor disagrees with the determination. The procedure must comply with Chapter 154, Civil Practice and Remedies Code. The State Office of Administrative Hearings will conduct the procedure at no cost if the parties cannot agree on an impartial third party.

Texas HB4987 establishes an alternative dispute resolution procedure for public information requests.

HB4987 amends the Texas Government Code to allow requestors to require governmental bodies to participate in an alternative dispute resolution procedure for public information requests. This applies if the governmental body has provided a written statement or requested a decision from the attorney general, and the requestor disagrees with the determination. The procedure must comply with Chapter 154, Civil Practice and Remedies Code. The State Office of Administrative Hearings will conduct the procedure at no cost if the parties cannot agree on an impartial third party.