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Open Meetings Act - Basic Principles

Open Meetings Act - Basic Principles

Get answers to common questions about the Texas Open Meetings Act (OMA) and why school board members must hold open meetings.

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This document provides a basic explanation for why school board members must hold open meetings and why they are subject to the Texas Open Meetings Act (OMA). Consequences of not complying with the OMA are also addressed. 

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