Relating to open meetings and public information training for certain public officials and attorneys regarding the open meetings and public information laws.

SB 1295 requires attorneys who advise public officials or governmental bodies on Texas open meetings and public information laws to complete mandatory training. Specifically, attorneys must finish this training within 10 days of being hired, and they cannot be paid for the training time unless they are government employees. The bill also applies to attorneys assisting public information coordinators, with existing attorneys needing to complete the training by October 1, 2025. This law directly affects attorneys working with local governments, school boards, and other public entities on transparency-related matters under Texas Government Code Chapters 551 and 552.