Texas Administrative Code
Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION
Part 10 - DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES
Chapter 209 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR MEETINGS HELD BY VIDEOCONFERENCE
Subchapter B - VIDEOCONFERENCES HELD BY GOVERNMENTAL BODIES, EXCLUDING INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Section 209.10 - Minimum Standards for Meetings Held by Computer-Based Videoconferencing Applications by a Governmental Body
Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025
(a) All computer-based videoconferencing applications shall employ a minimum bandwidth transmission speed and/or adequate data compression algorithm to produce a sufficient quality for audio and video such that audio volume and clarity and video clarity are sufficient to hear and view all speaking participants on the videoconference clearly.
(b) Computer-based videoconferencing applications may specify unique minimum requirements for computer central processing units, memory, and video capability to run the computer-based videoconferencing application. A governmental body shall comply with these minimum requirements.
(c) If the videoconference call hosts a public audience at a location or locations specified by the official notice of the open meeting posted by the governmental body in compliance with Open Meetings Act requirements, then the governmental body shall establish a minimum of one host computer at the location(s) that will run the computer-based videoconferencing application. This host computer shall then be connected to:
(d) Any personal computer used by a governmental body member for the purpose of videoconferencing for an open meeting subject to the Open Meetings Act shall contain a camera and speakers of sufficient quality to permit all meeting attendees to see the individual who is using the personal computer and for the individual to hear all speaking attendees.