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§ 551.021. MINUTES OR RECORDING OF OPEN MEETING REQUIRED.

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TX Code › Code gv › Chapter 551 › Section 551.021

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(a) A governmental body shall prepare and keep minutes or make a recording of each open meeting of the body.

(b) The minutes must:

(1) state the subject of each deliberation; and

(2) indicate each vote, order, decision, or other action taken.

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