SECTION 63.22. Electronic Submission of Request for Attorney General Decision

(a) A governmental body that requests a decision from the attorney general under Texas Government Code §552.301 about whether requested public information is excepted from public disclosure may submit that request for decision to the attorney general through the attorney general's designated electronic filing system.

(b) The governmental body's request for decision must comply with the requirements of Texas Government Code §552.301.

(c) The deadlines in Texas Government Code §552.301 and §552.303 are met if the governmental body timely submits the required documents and other materials through the attorney general's designated electronic filing system within the time prescribed.

(d) The governmental body must comply with the requirements of Texas Government Code §552.301(d) and (e-1), and §552.305 regardless of whether the request for attorney general decision is submitted electronically or through another permissible method of submission.

(e) To use the attorney general's designated electronic filing system, the governmental body must agree to and comply with the terms and conditions of use as outlined on the attorney general's designated electronic filing system website.

(f) The confidentiality of Texas Government Code §552.3035 applies to information submitted under Texas Government Code §552.301(e)(1)(D) through the attorney general's designated electronic filing system.

Source Note: The provisions of this §63.22 adopted to be effective March 18, 2012, 37 TexReg 1695