Texas SB1027 mandates Internet broadcasting and recording of open meetings for certain governmental bodies.

Texas SB1027 amends the Government Code to require specific governmental bodies to broadcast and archive open meetings on the Internet. For larger governmental bodies, live video and audio must be broadcast during open meetings, with archived recordings maintained for two years. Smaller governmental bodies must provide audio or video and audio recordings within seven days of the meeting. Both types of governmental bodies must post notices of open meetings on their websites or social media accounts.

Texas SB1027 mandates Internet broadcasting and recording of open meetings for certain governmental bodies.

Texas SB1027 amends the Government Code to require specific governmental bodies to broadcast and archive open meetings on the Internet. For larger governmental bodies, live video and audio must be broadcast during open meetings, with archived recordings maintained for two years. Smaller governmental bodies must provide audio or video and audio recordings within seven days of the meeting. Both types of governmental bodies must post notices of open meetings on their websites or social media accounts.