H.B. No. 2520 amends the Texas Government Code to enhance the transparency and accountability of governmental bodies during meetings. The bill expands the definition of "governmental body" to include additional entities, specifically a board of directors of a reinvestment zone created under Chapter 311 of the Tax Code and a board of managers appointed under Chapter 39A of the Education Code. Furthermore, it mandates that governmental bodies provide written notice of meetings, including a detailed agenda that specifies subjects to be discussed, both in open and closed sessions.

Additionally, the bill modifies the provisions regarding closed meetings related to personnel matters. It clarifies that a governmental body is not required to conduct an open meeting for deliberations concerning a specific public officer or employee unless that individual requests a public hearing or if the deliberations involve operational issues affecting a group of employees. The bill also repeals Section 551.083 of the Government Code. These changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, and will apply to meetings held on or after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 551.001, Government Code 551.041, Government Code 551.074, Government Code 551.083 (Government Code 551)
House Committee Report: Government Code 551.001, Government Code 551.041, Government Code 551.074, Government Code 551.083 (Government Code 551)
Engrossed: Government Code 551.001, Government Code 551.041, Government Code 551.074, Government Code 551.083 (Government Code 551)
Senate Committee Report: Government Code 551.001, Government Code 551.041, Government Code 551.074, Government Code 551.083 (Government Code 551)
Enrolled: Government Code 551.001, Government Code 551.041, Government Code 551.074, Government Code 551.083 (Government Code 551)