Sec. 552.270. CHARGE FOR GOVERNMENT PUBLICATION. (a) This subchapter does not apply to a publication that is compiled and printed by or for a governmental body for public dissemination. If the cost of the publication is not determined by state law, a governmental body may determine the charge for providing the publication.
(b) This section does not prohibit a governmental body from providing a publication free of charge if state law does not require that a certain charge be made.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 1035, Sec. 17, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1231, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics
Chapter 552 - Public Information
Subchapter F. Charges for Providing Copies of Public Information
Section 552.261. Charge for Providing Copies of Public Information
Section 552.2615. Required Itemized Estimate of Charges
Section 552.262. Rules of the Attorney General
Section 552.264. Copy of Public Information Requested by Member of Legislature
Section 552.265. Charge for Paper Copy Provided by District or County Clerk
Section 552.266. Charge for Copy of Public Information Provided by Municipal Court Clerk
Section 552.2661. Charge for Copy of Public Information Provided by School District
Section 552.267. Waiver or Reduction of Charge for Providing Copy of Public Information
Section 552.268. Efficient Use of Public Resources
Section 552.269. Overcharge or Overpayment for Copy of Public Information
Section 552.270. Charge for Government Publication
Section 552.271. Inspection of Public Information in Paper Record if Copy Not Requested
Section 552.272. Inspection of Electronic Record if Copy Not Requested
Section 552.274. Report by Attorney General on Cost of Copies
Section 552.275. Requests That Require Large Amounts of Employee or Personnel Time