Texas HB981 amends public information law to restrict disclosure of litigation records unless litigation is pending or reasonably anticipated.

HB981 modifies Texas public information law to limit disclosure of litigation records involving governmental bodies or their officers or employees. Such information is exempt from disclosure only if litigation is pending or reasonably anticipated. Litigation is considered reasonably anticipated if a person with an alleged claim, or their attorney, has threatened in writing to take legal action or made a written demand for compensation. The changes apply to requests received after the act's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB981 amends public information law to restrict disclosure of litigation records unless litigation is pending or reasonably anticipated.

HB981 modifies Texas public information law to limit disclosure of litigation records involving governmental bodies or their officers or employees. Such information is exempt from disclosure only if litigation is pending or reasonably anticipated. Litigation is considered reasonably anticipated if a person with an alleged claim, or their attorney, has threatened in writing to take legal action or made a written demand for compensation. The changes apply to requests received after the act's effective date of September 1, 2025.