4/30/11

On April 28, 2011, Texas Attorney General Opinion No. GA-0856 (2011) was issued on "Municipality's selection of a local newspaper for the purpose of publication of official notices."

The Summary to the Opinion stated,

"A paper used for the publication of a political subdivision's notices must satisfy the requirements of section 2051.044, Government Code. We cannot advise you that the City's proposal to use a paper that does not satisfy section 2051.044 would be lawful.

Beyond the express publication alternatives provided in section 2051.048, Government Code, and other particular notice statutes, the Legislature may provide additional publication methods."

To read the opinion, click on the link below.

https://www.oag.state.tx.us/opinions/opinions/50abbott/op/2011/htm/ga-0856.htm