Relating to an expedited response by a governmental body to a request for public information.

HB 1435 streamlines public information requests by clarifying government response timelines and creating a presumption that information must be disclosed if agencies fail to follow proper procedures. It requires governmental bodies to release requested public information within specified deadlines, with information presumed public if they don’t timely seek legal review or provide the required documentation. The bill directly affects Texas government agencies handling public records requests and citizens seeking transparency. Key changes include updating when requests are considered received (when payment is made) and strengthening legal recourse for requesters through mandamus lawsuits if agencies withhold information without valid justification.