H.B. No. 4214 amends the Government Code by adding new requirements for governmental bodies regarding the public access to their designated mailing and electronic mail addresses for receiving requests for public information. Specifically, it introduces Subsection (e), which mandates that each governmental body must notify the attorney general of their current mailing and electronic mail addresses by October 1 of each year. Additionally, Subsection (f) requires the attorney general to create and maintain a publicly accessible database on their website that includes the addresses provided by governmental bodies.

This legislation aims to enhance transparency and accessibility of public information requests by ensuring that the contact information for governmental bodies is up-to-date and readily available to the public. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 552.234 (Government Code 552)
House Committee Report: Government Code 552.234 (Government Code 552)
Engrossed: Government Code 552.234 (Government Code 552)
Senate Committee Report: Government Code 552.234 (Government Code 552)
Enrolled: Government Code 552.234 (Government Code 552)