A discussion about water rate increases among San Antonio City Council members has sparked concerns about potential violations of the Texas Open Meetings Act. Councilwoman Sukh Kaur created a list of concerns that was shared with some colleagues via email before a key vote. The email exchange has caught the attention of a political expert, who is questioning whether it may have broken state law.

The Texas Open Meetings Act has rules governing government discussions and decisions. Further details about the situation and the potential implications are available from the San Antonio Current.