Government Code §551.021

In force on Jan 29, 2026 · this text took effect May 18, 2013 · same as today's text

MINUTES OR RECORDING OF OPEN MEETING REQUIRED

(a) A governmental body shall prepare and keep minutes or make a recording of each open meeting of the body. (b) The minutes must: (1) state the subject of each deliberation; and (2) indicate each vote, order, decision, or other action taken.

History: Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 471 ), Sec. 2, eff. May 18, 2013. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 471 ), Sec. 3, eff. May 18, 2013.

Source: the Legislature's file server, seen Sep 21, 2018 to Nov 08, 2026.

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Effective May 18, 2013 · seen Sep 2018–Nov 2026

Attorney General opinions that cite it

GA-0727 (Jan 28, 2009): Whether the Texas State Library and Archives Commission may require a state agency to create and maintain written minutes of the agency's public meetings

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