The State of Texas has many open government laws to help make the work of the state transparent to the public. The primary open government laws are the Texas Public Information Act and the Texas Open Meeting Act. To learn more, click one of the choices below.
The Public Information Act protects the ability of the citizens to access information maintained by governmental bodies and obtain a more complete understanding of how their government works.
The Office of the Attorney General works to ensure governmental bodies in Texas remain open and accountable to the people they serve because open government elevates the public to their proper role as partners in leadership with governmental bodies.
Every year, the Office of the Attorney General’s Open Records Division hosts a two-day conference dedicated to the Public Information Act and Open Meetings Act. Presentations will cover a wide range of topics related to both statutes and include best practices, real world examples, and insights from experienced attorneys. There will also be opportunities for questions and answers.
