1. (a) In this section, "department" has the meaning assigned by Section 301.042(a).

2. (b) Records relating to requests of department staff for the drafting of proposed legislation or for assistance, information, advice, or opinion are:

   1. (1) subject to legislative privilege; and
   2. (2) not public information and not subject to Chapter 552.

Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1250 (H.B. 4181), Sec. 13, eff. June 14, 2019.