Government Code §551.101

In force on Jun 16, 2026 · this text took effect Sep 01, 1993 · same as today's text

REQUIREMENT TO FIRST CONVENE IN OPEN MEETING

If a closed meeting is allowed under this chapter, a governmental body may not conduct the closed meeting unless a quorum of the governmental body first convenes in an open meeting for which notice has been given as provided by this chapter and during which the presiding officer publicly: (1) announces that a closed meeting will be held; and (2) identifies the section or sections of this chapter under which the closed meeting is held.

History: Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.

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

Every version on file

Effective Sep 01, 1993 · seen Sep 2018–Nov 2026

Attorney General opinions that cite it

KP-0475 (Apr 25, 2024): Whether the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code section 551.071, authorizes discussion about hiring a law firm, and whether boilerplate language contained on a meeting notice or agenda is sufficient notice of an executive session

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