HB 903
bill letting the public speak to more state bodies
Filed
Verdict: No flags
Initial review · graded Nov 9, 2026 · How we grade
Caption
relating to the right of a member of the public to address certain state governmental bodies at an open meeting of the body.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Summary
Bodies left out before now hear from the public. Starting 2027.
The bill widens the Texas open meetings rule that lets members of the public speak on agenda items so it also covers the governmental bodies listed in subdivision (A) of the definition, which were left out before. Those bodies, described in Section 551.001(3)(A) of the Government Code, would now have to let the public address them at open meetings. The change applies to meetings held on or after September 1, 2027.
Labels
Labels: QUICK READ: 120 WORDS. The bill as filed runs 120 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 90R bill as filed runs 407 words (derived, 1,039 graded bills, snapshot Nov 10, 2026).
Receipt
The receipt
90R-HB903 · 2026-11-09
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ITEM
relating to the right of a member of the public to address certain state governmental bodies at an open meeting of the body.
WHAT IT DOES
Bodies left out before now hear from the public. Starting 2027.
The bill widens the Texas open meetings rule that lets members of the public speak on agenda items so it also covers the governmental bodies listed in subdivision (A) of the definition, which were left out before. Those bodies, described in Section 551.001(3)(A) of the Government Code, would now have to let the public address them at open meetings. The change applies to meetings held on or after September 1, 2027.
CHARGES
[ ] NONE FOUND
TOTAL
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
HISTORY
- Filed
FILED UNDER
No verified beat found.
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Donors
Not tied to this bill.
Sources
The author's campaign account only. Own money and internal transfers are separate on the member page.
Derived itemized flow · Aug 9, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Associated General Contractors of Texas PAC$65,000.00
Associated General Contractors of Texas PAC
$65,000.00
- Cash
- $65,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $65,000.00
Also funds 120 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 19, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Sep 6, 2024 to Oct 21, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100986692, 101072185.
Texas Trial Lawyers Association PAC$35,000.00
Texas Trial Lawyers Association PAC
$35,000.00
- Cash
- $35,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $35,000.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Aug 9, 2024 to Sep 29, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100986692, 101030306, 101068017, 101072185.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
Associated General Contractors of Texas PAC
$65,000.00
- Cash
- $65,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $65,000.00
Also funds 120 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 19, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Sep 6, 2024 to Oct 21, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100986692, 101072185.
Texas Trial Lawyers Association PAC
$35,000.00
- Cash
- $35,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $35,000.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Aug 9, 2024 to Sep 29, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100986692, 101030306, 101068017, 101072185.
Votes
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
Fiscal
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
How this was graded
Analysis of text version I by a super-expensive superintelligence, Nov 9, 2026, against the published rubric.
Sources
Texas House · Filed Nov 9, 2026
11/09/2026 H Filed
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Nov 10, 2026 at 2:37 AM CST. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
Subjects
City Government--General
County Government--General
Elections--Administration
Elections--General
Open Meetings
Political Subdivisions
Text
The text as introduced · 120 words
90R4370 TJB-D By: Canales H.B. No. 903 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the right of a member of the public to address certain state governmental bodies at an open meeting of the body. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 551.007(a), Government Code, is amended to read as follows: (a) This section applies only to a governmental body described by Sections 551.001(3)(A)-(L) [ 551.001(3)(B)-(L) ]. SECTION 2. The change in law made by this Act applies only to a meeting of a governmental body described by Section 551.001(3)(A), Government Code, held on or after the effective date of this Act. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2027.