Texas HB5027 amends the public information law to redefine "governmental body" and expand exceptions to disclosure.

Texas HB5027 amends the Texas Government Code to redefine "governmental body" to include specific entities such as county commissioners courts, municipal governing bodies, and school district boards. It expands exceptions to disclosure under the public information law to include certain legal matters and proprietary information. The bill also modifies the definition of "competitive matter" and specifies that public power utility governing bodies are not required to conduct open meetings for competitive matters.

Texas HB5027 amends the public information law to redefine "governmental body" and expand exceptions to disclosure.

Texas HB5027 amends the Texas Government Code to redefine "governmental body" to include specific entities such as county commissioners courts, municipal governing bodies, and school district boards. It expands exceptions to disclosure under the public information law to include certain legal matters and proprietary information. The bill also modifies the definition of "competitive matter" and specifies that public power utility governing bodies are not required to conduct open meetings for competitive matters.