Critics said a Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ruling in late February had “gutted” the Texas Open Meetings Act, but now the state Senate has passed a bill specifically to overturn that decision.
Austin solo practitioner Bill Aleshire, whose practice focuses on government transparency and accountability, said that preserving the Open Meetings Act is important for any lawyer who represents a client with business before a governmental body, whether dealing with licensing, contracts or rules and regulations.
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