Texas HB5585 allows requestors and the attorney general to seek declaratory judgments regarding governmental compliance with open meetings and public.

HB5585 amends the Texas Government Code to expand the authority of requestors and the attorney general to bring actions for declaratory judgments. These actions can determine whether a governmental body has complied with open meetings or public information laws or the accuracy of legal positions taken by the governmental body. The bill also allows courts to award costs and attorney's fees in such cases. If passed with a two-thirds majority, the act would take effect immediately; otherwise, it would take effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB5585 allows requestors and the attorney general to seek declaratory judgments regarding governmental compliance with open meetings and public.

HB5585 amends the Texas Government Code to expand the authority of requestors and the attorney general to bring actions for declaratory judgments. These actions can determine whether a governmental body has complied with open meetings or public information laws or the accuracy of legal positions taken by the governmental body. The bill also allows courts to award costs and attorney's fees in such cases. If passed with a two-thirds majority, the act would take effect immediately; otherwise, it would take effect on September 1, 2025.