Texas Statutes
Subchapter C. Notice of Meetings
Section 551.044. Exception to General Rule: Governmental Body With Statewide Jurisdiction

Sec. 551.044. EXCEPTION TO GENERAL RULE: GOVERNMENTAL BODY WITH STATEWIDE JURISDICTION. (a) The secretary of state must post notice on the Internet of a meeting of a state board, commission, department, or officer having statewide jurisdiction for at least seven days before the day of the meeting. The secretary of state shall provide during regular office hours a computer terminal at a place convenient to the public in the office of the secretary of state that members of the public may use to view notices of meetings posted by the secretary of state.
(b) Subsection (a) does not apply to:
(1) the Texas Department of Insurance, as regards proceedings and activities under Title 5, Labor Code, of the department, the commissioner of insurance, or the commissioner of workers' compensation; or
(2) the governing board of an institution of higher education.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 622, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 6.006, eff. September 1, 2005.

Structure Texas Statutes

Texas Statutes

Government Code

Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics

Subtitle A - Open Government

Chapter 551 - Open Meetings

Subchapter C. Notice of Meetings

Section 551.041. Notice of Meeting Required

Section 551.0411. Meeting Notice Requirements in Certain Circumstances

Section 551.0415. Governing Body of Municipality or County: Reports About Items of Community Interest Regarding Which No Action Will Be Taken

Section 551.042. Inquiry Made at Meeting

Section 551.043. Time and Accessibility of Notice; General Rule

Section 551.044. Exception to General Rule: Governmental Body With Statewide Jurisdiction

Section 551.045. Exception to General Rule: Notice of Emergency Meeting or Emergency Addition to Agenda

Section 551.046. Exception to General Rule: Committee of Legislature

Section 551.047. Special Notice to News Media of Emergency Meeting or Emergency Addition to Agenda

Section 551.048. State Governmental Body: Notice to Secretary of State; Place of Posting Notice

Section 551.049. County Governmental Body: Place of Posting Notice

Section 551.050. Municipal Governmental Body: Place of Posting Notice

Section 551.0501. Joint Board: Place of Posting Notice

Section 551.051. School District: Place of Posting Notice

Section 551.052. School District: Special Notice to News Media

Section 551.053. District or Political Subdivision Extending Into Four or More Counties: Notice to Public, Secretary of State, and County Clerk; Place of Posting Notice

Section 551.054. District or Political Subdivision Extending Into Fewer Than Four Counties: Notice to Public and County Clerks; Place of Posting Notice

Section 551.055. Institution of Higher Education

Section 551.056. Additional Posting Requirements for Certain Municipalities, Counties, School Districts, Junior College Districts, Development Corporations, Authorities, and Joint Boards