Relating to the establishment and use of a written electronic communications system accessible to the public by certain municipal entities.

HB 5382 allows Texas municipalities to authorize commissions (like city councils) to create a public online message board for community communication. The board must be prominently displayed on the municipality's main website (no more than one click away) and can be used for up to two years with possible renewal. This system operates separately from existing municipal message boards and requires a municipal employee to monitor it for compliance with transparency rules. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.