HB 4214 – Centralized public information request directory

HB 4214 improves government transparency by requiring all public agencies in Texas to report their contact info for public records requests to the state attorney general each year. The information must then be published in a single online database, making it easier for taxpayers to access government records. This common-sense reform promotes accountability without creating new bureaucracy or expanding government power. It ensures compliance with existing public information laws while minimizing confusion and inefficiency. The bill has no cost implications, avoids unfunded mandates, and does not impose penalties or overregulation. This reform supports individual rights to information without growing the size of government.