SB 2424 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

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.
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Introduced Mar 13, 2025 Last action Mar 25, 2025
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Mar 25, 2025
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Mar 25, 2025
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Bob Hall
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