Texas Tribune suing to see receipts for $5.3 million Texas inauguration
By Jay Root and Shannon NajmabadiThe Texas TribuneOriginally published Oct. 9, 2019 The Texas Tribune is suing to discover what Continue Reading →
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Federal lawsuit challenges Texas drone law, arguing it unconstitutionally restricts visual journalists
Issued by NPPAFor Immediate ReleaseSept. 26, 2019 Austin, Tx. – The National Press Photographers Association, the Texas Press Association and an Continue Reading →
FOI Foundation of Texas urges media, public access at immigration court proceedings
For Immediate Release Sept. 24, 2019 AUSTIN _ The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas today expressed deep concern regarding Continue Reading →
Sen. Kirk Watson: Redistricting is difficult and needs sunshine
Sen. Kirk Watson, delivering the keynote address at the FOI Foundation of Texas conference, warned Friday of efforts by some Continue Reading →
Victoria Advocate, KXAN win Spirit of FOI Awards for open government reporting
For Immediate Release Sept. 20, 2019 AUSTIN – Two Texas news organizations have won the Spirit of FOI Award for Continue Reading →