Relating to various matters pertaining to certain governmental entities that operate port facilities.
What changed between versions
New Section 441.1681 establishes requirements for electronic storage of local government records, including processes for using alternative storage standards, converting hard copy documents to electronic form, and electronic record management standards.
Added new subsection requiring professional services to be procured in accordance with Chapter 2254 of the Government Code.
Added Section 54.054(d) requiring professional services procurement to follow specific government code procedures.
New Section 60.503 exempts port commissions from recording closed meetings when deliberating security and cybersecurity measures.
Increased routine purchase and contract limits from $50,000 to $500,000 for port commissions and boards of trustees, while maintaining the $50,000 threshold for other entities.
Updated the definition of 'governmental entity' in Section 2252.909 to explicitly include boards of trustees established under Chapter 54 of the Transportation Code.
Confirms the bill takes effect on September 1, 2025.
