The bill amends Section 551.043 of the Government Code, which pertains to the notice requirements for meetings held under the open meetings law. The heading of the section is updated to include "POSTING OF BUDGET; GENERAL RULE." Additionally, the notice period for posting a meeting is changed from "72 hours" to "three business days," ensuring that the notice is accessible to the public for a longer duration before the meeting.

Furthermore, a new subsection (c) is added, which mandates that any notice for a meeting where a governmental body will discuss or adopt a budget must include a physical copy of the budget. This change aims to enhance transparency and accessibility regarding governmental financial discussions. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 551.043 (Government Code 551)