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Council approves single public-records contact and online submission portal
Summary
The council approved a resolution to designate a single mailing address, email and website page to centralize public information requests, aiming to improve 10-day compliance and streamline staff response starting January 2026.
The Navasota City Council approved a resolution to designate a single mailing address, email address and website page for the receipt of public information requests.
City staff said the change will centralize requests that previously went to individual employees and multiple pages, improving tracking and compliance with the Public Information Act. The city secretary will remain the responsible official to ensure timely responses, and staff plan to introduce the portal in January 2026 after coordinating website updates.
Council members discussed access for residents without internet, and staff confirmed printed forms will remain available for in-person submission. Taylor Hughes said the city already receives many requests at a media email address and will configure an automated response to direct requesters to the formal submission form.
A motion to approve the resolution passed by voice vote; staff said they will continue to refine procedures and monitor compliance.
