Tex. Gov't Code § 552.021 · Subchapter B. RIGHT OF ACCESS TO PUBLIC INFORMATION
AVAILABILITY OF PUBLIC INFORMATION.
Verbatim from the official edition
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
Public information is available to the public at a minimum during the normal business hours of the governmental body.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 1035, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.552.htm
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Cited by 92 provisions
Provisions in this library whose text cites Tex. Gov't Code § 552.021; the first 50 in book order. Each shows the citation as that text prints it.
Code of Criminal Procedure
Education Code
- Tex. Educ. Code § 29.369STUDENT RECORDS AND INFORMATION.Printed as Section 552.021, Government Code
- Tex. Educ. Code § 43.060EXCEPTION TO OPEN MEETING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN CONSULTATIONS CONCERNING INVESTMENTS.Printed as Section 552.021, Government Code
- Tex. Educ. Code § 51.218EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM.Printed as Section 552.021, Government Code
Government Code
- Tex. Gov't Code § 325.0195RECORDS PROTECTED FROM DISCLOSURE.Printed as Section 552.021
- Tex. Gov't Code § 404.058OUTSTANDING WARRANTS.Printed as Section 552.021
- Tex. Gov't Code § 411.562WEBSITE AND REPORTS.Printed as Section 552.021
- Tex. Gov't Code § 411.563SENSITIVE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS.Printed as Section 552.021
- Tex. Gov't Code § 438.208CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION.Printed as Section 552.021
- Tex. Gov't Code § 552.0221EMPLOYEE OR TRUSTEE OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PENSION SYSTEM.Printed as Section 552.021
- Tex. Gov't Code § 552.024ELECTING TO DISCLOSE ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER.Printed as Section 552.021
- Tex. Gov't Code § 552.029RIGHT OF ACCESS TO CERTAIN INFORMATION RELATING TO INMATE OF DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE.Printed as Section 552.021
- Tex. Gov't Code § 552.101EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.Printed as Section 552.021
- Tex. Gov't Code § 552.102EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN PERSONNEL INFORMATION.Printed as Section 552.021
- Tex. Gov't Code § 552.103EXCEPTION: LITIGATION OR SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS INVOLVING THE STATE OR A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION.Printed as Section 552.021
- Tex. Gov't Code § 552.104EXCEPTION: INFORMATION RELATED TO COMPETITION OR BIDDING.Printed as Section 552.021
- Tex. Gov't Code § 552.105EXCEPTION: INFORMATION RELATED TO LOCATION OR PRICE OF PROPERTY.Printed as Section 552.021
- Tex. Gov't Code § 552.106EXCEPTION: CERTAIN LEGISLATIVE DOCUMENTS.Printed as Section 552.021
- Tex. Gov't Code § 552.107EXCEPTION: CERTAIN LEGAL MATTERS.Printed as Section 552.021
- Tex. Gov't Code § 552.108EXCEPTION: CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT, CORRECTIONS, AND PROSECUTORIAL INFORMATION.Printed as Section 552.021
- Tex. Gov't Code § 552.1081EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN INFORMATION REGARDING EXECUTION OF CONVICT.Printed as Section 552.021
- Tex. Gov't Code § 552.1085CONFIDENTIALITY OF SENSITIVE CRIME SCENE IMAGE.Printed as Section 552.021
- Tex. Gov't Code § 552.109EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN PRIVATE COMMUNICATIONS OF AN ELECTED OFFICE HOLDER.Printed as Section 552.021
- Tex. Gov't Code § 552.110EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF TRADE SECRETS; CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN COMMERCIAL OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION.Printed as Section 552.021
- Tex. Gov't Code § 552.1101EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF PROPRIETARY INFORMATION.Printed as Section 552.021
- Tex. Gov't Code § 552.111EXCEPTION: AGENCY MEMORANDA.Printed as Section 552.021
- Tex. Gov't Code § 552.112EXCEPTION: CERTAIN INFORMATION RELATING TO REGULATION OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS OR SECURITIES.Printed as Section 552.021
- Tex. Gov't Code § 552.113EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF GEOLOGICAL OR GEOPHYSICAL INFORMATION.Printed as Section 552.021
- Tex. Gov't Code § 552.114EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF STUDENT RECORDS.Printed as Section 552.021
- Tex. Gov't Code § 552.115EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF BIRTH AND DEATH RECORDS.Printed as Section 552.021
- Tex. Gov't Code § 552.116EXCEPTION: AUDIT WORKING PAPERS.Printed as Section 552.021
- Tex. Gov't Code § 552.117EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN ADDRESSES, TELEPHONE NUMBERS, SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS, AND PERSONAL FAMILY INFORMATION.Printed as Section 552.021
- Tex. Gov't Code § 552.1175EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION OF PEACE OFFICERS AND OTHER OFFICIALS PERFORMING SENSITIVE GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS.Printed as Section 552.021
- Tex. Gov't Code § 552.11765CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN INFORMATION MAINTAINED BY STATE LICENSING AUTHORITY.Printed as Section 552.021
- Tex. Gov't Code § 552.1177EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN INFORMATION RELATED TO HUMANE DISPOSITION OF ANIMAL.Printed as Section 552.021
- Tex. Gov't Code § 552.118EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF OFFICIAL PRESCRIPTION PROGRAM INFORMATION.Printed as Section 552.021
- Tex. Gov't Code § 552.119EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN PHOTOGRAPHS OF PEACE OFFICERS.Printed as Section 552.021
- Tex. Gov't Code § 552.120EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN RARE BOOKS AND ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPTS.Printed as Section 552.021
- Tex. Gov't Code § 552.121EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS HELD FOR HISTORICAL RESEARCH.Printed as Section 552.021
- Tex. Gov't Code § 552.122EXCEPTION: TEST ITEMS.Printed as Section 552.021
- Tex. Gov't Code § 552.123EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF NAME OF APPLICANT FOR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.Printed as Section 552.021
- Tex. Gov't Code § 552.1235EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF IDENTITY OF PRIVATE DONOR TO INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.Printed as Section 552.021
- Tex. Gov't Code § 552.124EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS OF LIBRARY OR LIBRARY SYSTEM.Printed as Section 552.021
- Tex. Gov't Code § 552.125EXCEPTION: CERTAIN AUDITS.Printed as Section 552.021
- Tex. Gov't Code § 552.126EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF NAME OF APPLICANT FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.Printed as Section 552.021
- Tex. Gov't Code § 552.127EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF PERSONAL INFORMATION RELATING TO PARTICIPANTS IN NEIGHBORHOOD CRIME WATCH ORGANIZATION.Printed as Section 552.021
- Tex. Gov't Code § 552.128EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY POTENTIAL VENDOR OR CONTRACTOR.Printed as Section 552.021
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