Texas HB969 modifies the applicability of open meetings and public information laws to the Texas Energy Reliability Council and independent.

Texas HB969 amends the Government Code to exempt the Texas Energy Reliability Council and independent organizations managing power regions from open meetings law requirements. However, information created by these entities remains subject to public information laws. The bill also redefines "governmental body" to exclude certain independent organizations that do not have decision-making authority on tax incentives and do not use state resources without charge. The changes apply to meetings and information requests received after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB969 modifies the applicability of open meetings and public information laws to the Texas Energy Reliability Council and independent.

Texas HB969 amends the Government Code to exempt the Texas Energy Reliability Council and independent organizations managing power regions from open meetings law requirements. However, information created by these entities remains subject to public information laws. The bill also redefines "governmental body" to exclude certain independent organizations that do not have decision-making authority on tax incentives and do not use state resources without charge. The changes apply to meetings and information requests received after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.