S.B. No. 758 amends the definition of a "governmental body" under the Texas Government Code for the purposes of public information law. The bill expands the definition to include a new category: a nonprofit state association or organization primarily composed of similarly situated political subdivisions. This addition is marked by the insertion of new legal language, specifically item (xvi). Additionally, the bill removes the phrase "and" from the previous list of entities that qualify as governmental bodies, which is indicated by the deletion.

The changes made by this Act will only apply to requests for public information received by a governmental body or an officer for public information on or after the effective date of September 1, 2025. This means that any requests made prior to this date will not be subject to the new definition. The bill aims to clarify and expand the scope of entities that are considered governmental bodies, thereby enhancing transparency and accountability in public information access.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 552.003 (Government Code 552)
Senate Committee Report: Government Code 552.003 (Government Code 552)