Texas HB849 amends the Government Code to allow county park boards to hold meetings via videoconference if the presiding member is physically present.

Texas HB849 modifies the Texas Government Code to allow county boards of park commissioners to conduct meetings via videoconference. This change applies to state governmental bodies, bodies extending into three or more counties, and county park boards. For such meetings to be held via videoconference, the presiding member must be physically present at a public location during the open portions of the meeting. The amendment takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both legislative houses; otherwise, it becomes effective on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB849 amends the Government Code to allow county park boards to hold meetings via videoconference if the presiding member is physically present.

Texas HB849 modifies the Texas Government Code to allow county boards of park commissioners to conduct meetings via videoconference. This change applies to state governmental bodies, bodies extending into three or more counties, and county park boards. For such meetings to be held via videoconference, the presiding member must be physically present at a public location during the open portions of the meeting. The amendment takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both legislative houses; otherwise, it becomes effective on September 1, 2025.