S.B. No. 758 amends the definition of a "governmental body" under the Texas Government Code, specifically in Section 552.003(1). 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 subsection (xvi). Additionally, the bill removes the phrase "and" from the previous list of entities that qualify as governmental bodies, which indicates a restructuring of the list for clarity and organization.

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 definitions established by the bill. Overall, the legislation aims to clarify and broaden the scope of what constitutes a governmental body under public information law in Texas.

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