The bill amends the Family Code and Government Code to establish new regulations regarding the governing board of children's advocacy centers in Texas. It introduces a limit on board membership, stating that individuals may not serve for more than ten years, and outlines specific eligibility criteria for board members, including disqualification for those who have resigned or been removed from the board or are related to current members within the fifth degree of consanguinity or affinity. Additionally, the bill mandates that meetings of the governing board must adhere to the open meetings law, ensuring transparency and public access.

Furthermore, the bill specifies the procedures for posting meeting notices, requiring the governing board to notify county clerks or continuously post meeting agendas on their websites. It also includes provisions that allow for closed meetings when discussing matters that involve personally identifiable information about clients. The bill provides a transition period for current board members who have served for ten or more years, allowing them to continue until two years after the bill's effective date. The changes will only apply to meetings held after the bill's enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Family Code 264.404, Government Code 551.001 (Government Code 551, Family Code 264)