Relating to the type of newspaper required for publication of public notices.
SB 1062 allows local governments in Texas to publish public notices in digital newspapers instead of traditional print newspapers, provided the digital option meets specific requirements. To qualify, a digital newspaper must have an audited paid-subscriber base, operate for at least three years, employ local staff, cover local events, provide general interest news, and update weekly. This change directly affects county and municipal governments that publish public notices, expanding their options beyond traditional print requirements. The bill amends existing law to include these digital standards and took effect immediately after being signed by the governor on May 19, 2025.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Signed May 19, 2025
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Engrossed
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May 19, 2025
MODERATE
The bill text was converted from an 'Engrossed' draft to an 'Enrolled' final version, adding certification signatures from legislative officers and the Governor. No substantive policy changes were made to the bill's content regarding digital newspaper requirements for public notices.
Scope change
No change in scope or applicability; the bill provisions remain identical to the previous version
TECHNICAL
Header changed from 'S.B.A No. A1062' to '89(R) SB 1062 - Enrolled version - Bill Text' to indicate final passage status
Added certification signatures from the President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, Secretary of the Senate, Chief Clerk of the House, and Governor to confirm final passage and approval
Removed page numbers and draft formatting markers from the original engrossed version
Added a note about TLO digital content accessibility updates (WCAG 2.1 standards) that appears unrelated to the bill's legislative text
Floor votes · House May 1, 2025
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
48
Key actions
15
Committee
10
May 19, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor
executive
May 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed in the House
lower
May 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed in the Senate
upper
May 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
House passage reported
upper
May 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
May 1, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (143-0-2)
house
Apr 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
Apr 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
Apr 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
Apr 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to State Affairs
lower
Apr 17, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
Apr 14, 2025
Introduced
Received from the Senate
lower
Apr 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Mar 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report printed and distributed
upper
Mar 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably as substituted
upper
Mar 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Vote taken in committee
upper
Mar 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Left pending in committee
upper
Mar 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Testimony taken in committee
upper
Feb 24, 2025
Committee
Referred to Local Government
upper
Feb 24, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
John Smithee
RRepublican
P
Lois Kolkhorst
RRepublican
Co
Royce West
DDemocratic
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