Tag Archives: Texas Open Meetings Act
ALERT: New Open Meetings Act Notice Deadline
Once upon a time, municipalities and other entities subject to the Texas Open Meetings Act (the “Act”) were required to post notice of their meetings seventy-two (72) hours prior to the date and time of the actual meeting. This meant that an entity with regularly scheduled Monday night meetings would be perfectly in compliance… Read More »
AI Confidential (PART 2): Navigating Potential Issues When Using Artificial Intelligence Tools in Closed Meetings
In Part 1 of this article, we explored the possibilities, advantages, and legal challenges Texas cities face when using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to aid municipal record-keeping processes and workflows for public meetings. We determined that such AI tools likely comply with legal standards and requirements, so long as cities establish reasonable policies and… Read More »
AI Confidential: Navigating Potential Issues When Using Artificial Intelligence Tools in Open Meetings
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools have permeated business operations throughout both the private and public sector. Texas municipalities are no exception. According to a 2022 report from the Texas Department of Information Resources, more than one third of Texas State agencies are utilizing some form of artificial intelligence. Such agencies are using AI for translating… Read More »