SB2377 modifies Texas public information law to exempt certain working papers and communications of administrative law judges and technical examiners.

SB2377 amends the Texas Government Code to exclude specific working papers and electronic communications of administrative law judges and technical examiners from public disclosure requirements. These include notes and communications recording observations, thoughts, questions, deliberations, or impressions, as well as drafts of proposals for decisions, contested case hearing orders, and alternative dispute resolution orders. The changes apply to public information requests received after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

SB2377 modifies Texas public information law to exempt certain working papers and communications of administrative law judges and technical examiners.

SB2377 amends the Texas Government Code to exclude specific working papers and electronic communications of administrative law judges and technical examiners from public disclosure requirements. These include notes and communications recording observations, thoughts, questions, deliberations, or impressions, as well as drafts of proposals for decisions, contested case hearing orders, and alternative dispute resolution orders. The changes apply to public information requests received after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.