Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
HB1522 repeals the standard "72-hour rule" for posting open meeting notices, replacing it with a stricter "three business day" requirement effective September 1, 2025. This creates immediate procedural risk for any business awaiting government permits, zoning, or contracts, as improper notice by a governmental body renders approval votes voidable by the courts.
Rep. Stan Gerdes·House Bill·Regular Session
District Courts • Texas Attorney General
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
Review Force Majeure and Regulatory Delay clauses in Master Service Agreements (MSAs) with governmental entities. Ensure that delays resulting from a body's failure to properly notice a meeting (necessitating a rescheduled vote) do not trigger penalty clauses or liquidated damages against your company.
Government Affairs and Legal teams must be retrained on the new calculation method. The "Monday Meeting" workflow changes significantly: under the old law, Friday notice was sufficient; under HB1522, notice for a Monday meeting must generally be posted by the previous Wednesday.
No new statutory fees are introduced. However, administrative costs for governmental bodies may increase slightly to generate the required Taxpayer Impact Statements.
Definition of "Business Day": The statute does not explicitly define "business day" regarding local government operational hours (e.g., cities on 4-day work weeks or observing non-standard holidays).
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Common questions about HB1522
HB1522 repeals the standard "72-hour rule" for posting open meeting notices, replacing it with a stricter "three business day" requirement effective September 1, 2025. This creates immediate procedural risk for any business awaiting government permits, zoning, or contracts, as improper notice by a governmental body renders approval votes voidable by the courts.
HB1522 was authored by Texas Representative Stan Gerdes during the Regular Session.
HB1522 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
HB1522 is enforced by District Courts and Texas Attorney General.
The regulatory priority for HB1522 is rated as "critical". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB1522 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB1522 addresses topics including city government, city government--finance, city government--general, open meetings and public notice.
Key dates for HB1522: Effective date is 2025-09-01. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
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