Relating to access by a member of the legislature or the lieutenant governor to certain governmental meetings or enforcement actions.
SB 2424 requires Texas state agencies to allow members of the legislature or the lieutenant governor to accompany agency employees during enforcement actions upon request. It also mandates that governmental bodies permit these officials to attend closed meetings for legislative purposes, provided they state the purpose and receive reasonable notice, though they may only observe - not participate - in such meetings. The bill would take effect immediately if passed by a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers, or on September 1, 2025, if not. This legislation directly affects Texas state agencies, governmental bodies, and legislative officials by establishing clear access protocols for oversight.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 13, 2025
Last action Mar 25, 2025
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Mar 25, 2025
Committee
Referred to Business & Commerce
upper
Mar 25, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bob Hall
RRepublican
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