H.B. No. 5534 amends the Local Government Code and the Government Code to allow county clerks to post official and legal notices, including meeting agendas for the commissioners court, electronically rather than solely through physical documents. The bill specifies that electronic displays must comply with existing location, time, and accessibility requirements. Additionally, it mandates that county governmental bodies post meeting notices on a bulletin board in the county courthouse or on an electronic display as outlined in the amended Local Government Code.

The changes introduced by this bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, and will only apply to notices required to be posted after that date. Notices that need to be posted before the effective date will continue to be governed by the previous law. This legislation aims to modernize the process of posting meeting notices, making it more accessible to the public through electronic means.

Statutes affected:
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House Committee Report: Local Government Code 82.051, Government Code 551.049 (Local Government Code 82, Government Code 551)
Engrossed: Local Government Code 82.051, Government Code 551.049 (Local Government Code 82, Government Code 551)
Senate Committee Report: Local Government Code 82.051, Government Code 551.049 (Local Government Code 82, Government Code 551)
Enrolled: Local Government Code 82.051, Government Code 551.049 (Local Government Code 82, Government Code 551)