CS/HB 437: Public Records
GENERAL BILL by Government Operations Subcommittee ; Andrade ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Campbell
Public Records; Provides that it is a violation of specified provisions to fail to acknowledge public records request promptly & respond to such request in good faith; revises various provisions relating to custodians of public records, agencies, fees, & penalties; requires written, detailed cost estimate be provided upon request to persons seeking to inspect or copy public record; requires courts to assess specified costs, fees, & penalties.
Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 1/22/2026 House - 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 1/22/2026 House - 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 11/17/2025 | House |
• Filed |
| 11/24/2025 | House |
• Referred to Government Operations Subcommittee • Referred to Judiciary Committee • Referred to Justice Budget Subcommittee • Referred to State Affairs Committee • Now in Government Operations Subcommittee |
| 1/13/2026 | House |
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
| 1/16/2026 | House |
• Added to Government Operations Subcommittee agenda |
| 1/21/2026 | House |
• Favorable with CS by Government Operations Subcommittee • Reported out of Government Operations Subcommittee • Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a) • CS Filed |
| 1/22/2026 | House |
• Referred to Judiciary Committee • Referred to Justice Budget Subcommittee • Referred to State Affairs Committee • Now in Judiciary Committee • 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1) |
