Prepare for 2019. Texas Special District indictments + transparency + tax dollars = legislative reform

The economic development board: Pasadena’s economic development board AKA the Pasadena Second Century Corp

The alleged violation of the opening meetings act: 6 board members. 2 private meetings with a contractor.

What did the baord think it was doing? It thought it was not triggering the open meetings act by subdividing into groups.

What did the board actually do? Violated the “walking quorum” provision of the Open Meetings Act.

Why does this matter: Special Districts accused of running amock + transparency + tax dollars = legislative reform

Finance & Revenue