Texas SB986 amends public information law procedures, including expedited responses and charges for bad faith requests.

Texas SB986 modifies the public information law by introducing expedited response procedures for certain information requests and imposing charges for bad faith requests. It mandates online training for public information officers and allows the attorney general to charge governmental bodies for bad faith requests. The bill also requires the attorney general to collect and publish data on requests, training completions, and revocations. The changes apply to requests received after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas SB986 amends public information law procedures, including expedited responses and charges for bad faith requests.

Texas SB986 modifies the public information law by introducing expedited response procedures for certain information requests and imposing charges for bad faith requests. It mandates online training for public information officers and allows the attorney general to charge governmental bodies for bad faith requests. The bill also requires the attorney general to collect and publish data on requests, training completions, and revocations. The changes apply to requests received after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.