Texas SB1294 amends public information law to establish an open records hotline and complaint process.

Texas SB1294 amends the Texas Government Code to enhance compliance with the public information law. It mandates the attorney general to operate an open records hotline, accessible by a toll-free number, for inquiries about the law's requirements. Additionally, it allows individuals who believe a governmental body has failed to provide requested public information to file a written complaint with the attorney general. The attorney general reviews complaints and issues written responses to both the complainant and the governmental body.

Texas SB1294 amends public information law to establish an open records hotline and complaint process.

Texas SB1294 amends the Texas Government Code to enhance compliance with the public information law. It mandates the attorney general to operate an open records hotline, accessible by a toll-free number, for inquiries about the law's requirements. Additionally, it allows individuals who believe a governmental body has failed to provide requested public information to file a written complaint with the attorney general. The attorney general reviews complaints and issues written responses to both the complainant and the governmental body.