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SB 1132

Relating to the public use of forms produced or published by a state agency.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Mayes Middleton

Establishes public rights to use, reproduce, and potentially modify state agency forms while defining limits on form alterations and distribution requirements.

Referred to Business & Commerce
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Bill Summary · SB 1132

Legislative bill overview

SB 1132 addresses the public accessibility and use of forms created or published by state agencies in Texas. The bill establishes requirements for how these official forms can be distributed, modified, and utilized by the public. This legislation appears designed to clarify the legal status and permissible uses of government-generated forms.

Why is this important

Government forms are essential tools for citizens accessing state services—from licensing to permits to benefit applications. Clarity on whether forms can be freely copied, modified, or republished affects both public access to information and state agency operations. This bill could impact administrative burden on citizens and the standardization of how people interact with government services.

Potential points of contention

  • Intellectual property vs. public access: Tension between protecting official form integrity and allowing public entities/nonprofits to reproduce forms for broader accessibility
  • Modification restrictions: Whether citizens, nonprofits, or private companies can adapt forms to specific needs or if only official versions can be used
  • Digital vs. physical forms: How the rules apply to online forms, PDFs, and digital-first service delivery compared to traditional printed forms

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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