Open Meetings Act Training | Office of the Attorney General
Learn about important legislative changes to the Open Meetings Act made during the past session. Members of a governmental body subject to the Open Meetings Act (OMA) are required to participate in education training sessions pursuant to …
At its core, the Texas Open Meetings Act requires government entities to keep official business accessible to the public. The Open Meetings Act Handbook helps public officials comply with the provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act and familiarizes our citizens with using
Open Government | Office of the Attorney General
Aug 15, 2023 · 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.
Open Meetings Act Training - Texas Attorney General
Procedures and requirements for holding an open meeting and for holding a closed meeting under the Act; and Penalties and other consequences for failure to comply with the Act. The Office of the Attorney General’s training video includes information on each of these elements and satisfies the requirements imposed by section 551.005.
The Open Meeting Act Made Easy is a handbook in a question-and-answer format that covers the most frequently asked questions about the Texas Open Meetings Act (“the Act”).
The Texas Open Meetings Act represents a commitment to the people of Texas that the public’s business will be conducted in the open. It is a legal guarantee of a transparent government and one to which I’m committed as attorney general. Our open government laws have long been among the strongest in the nation, and I am proud of my
Open Government Resources - Texas Attorney General
Open Meetings Handbook. An in-depth look at how the Open Meetings Act works, with sections on which governmental bodies must follow the Act, notice requirements, executive sessions, and required record-keeping of meetings.
Welcome to Open Meetings - Texas Secretary of State
Office of the Attorney General, Open Government Information. Both state and regional agencies file open meetings with the Texas Register. Agencies submit their notices to this office through a secure internet site and are immediately available for viewing by the public using the Open Meeting Viewer.
PIA and OMA Training Resources | Office of the Attorney General
Annual Open Government Conference. The Public Information Act and Open Meetings Act require elected and appointed officials to receive training in Texas open government laws. Governmental bodies can find training information and helpful resources below.
Sep 1, 2017 · The Open Meeting Act Made Easy is a handbook in a question and answer format that covers the most frequently asked questions about the Texas Open Meetings Act (“the Act”).