Texas SB852 amends public information law, affecting governmental bodies' responses to information requests.

Texas SB852 modifies the public information law by adding new procedures for governmental bodies handling information requests. If a governmental body determines it has no information responsive to a request, it must notify the requestor within 10 business days. If the body seeks to withhold information, it must notify the requestor and identify the specific previous determination. The bill also mandates that governmental bodies cannot charge for providing public information if it is a report required to be filed under the Election Code.

Texas SB852 amends public information law, affecting governmental bodies' responses to information requests.

Texas SB852 modifies the public information law by adding new procedures for governmental bodies handling information requests. If a governmental body determines it has no information responsive to a request, it must notify the requestor within 10 business days. If the body seeks to withhold information, it must notify the requestor and identify the specific previous determination. The bill also mandates that governmental bodies cannot charge for providing public information if it is a report required to be filed under the Election Code.