The bill, H.B. No. 2388, amends the definition of a "governmental body" under the public information law in Texas. It expands the definition to include a new category: a nonprofit state association or organization primarily composed of similarly situated political subdivisions. Additionally, it removes the phrase "and" from the list of entities that qualify as governmental bodies, which previously included entities that receive public funds to manage operations or restoration of the Alamo.

The changes made by this bill 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 update aims to clarify and broaden the scope of what constitutes a governmental body, thereby enhancing transparency and accountability in public information access.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 552.003 (Government Code 552)