Texas HB4990 amends public information law by establishing an open records hotline and complaint processes for overcharges and failure to produce.

Texas HB4990 amends the public information law by establishing an open records hotline operated by the attorney general. This hotline allows the public, employees, and officers of governmental bodies to ask questions about the requirements of the public information law. The bill also creates a process for individuals to file written complaints with the attorney general if they believe they have been overcharged for public information or if a governmental body has failed to provide requested information.

Texas HB4990 amends public information law by establishing an open records hotline and complaint processes for overcharges and failure to produce.

Texas HB4990 amends the public information law by establishing an open records hotline operated by the attorney general. This hotline allows the public, employees, and officers of governmental bodies to ask questions about the requirements of the public information law. The bill also creates a process for individuals to file written complaints with the attorney general if they believe they have been overcharged for public information or if a governmental body has failed to provide requested information.