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Jefferson County officials set 3 p.m. agenda deadline ahead of MLK holiday under revised Open Meetings rules
Summary
The presiding official told department heads that, because of the MLK holiday and a recent Open Meetings Act change, all agenda items must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. the same day to meet revised posting timelines.
The Jefferson County presiding official told department heads that, because of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday next Monday and a change in the Open Meetings Act during the last legislative session, all agenda items must be submitted by today at 3:00 p.m. "All agenda items must be submitted by today at 3PM," the presiding official said, stressing the county must meet the revised timelines.
The announcement came at the start of the commissioners court meeting on Jan. 13, 2026, as the court opened for public comment and routine business. County staff and department heads were directed to observe the shortened submission window to ensure legal notice and compliance under the amended statute. No formal action was required; the statement functioned as a procedural reminder to staff and department heads.
