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Tag Archives: Paul Watler

Texas Supreme Court dismisses defamation lawsuit against The Dallas Morning News

Posted on May 14, 2018 by foiftexas

By Jeff Mosier The Dallas Morning News Originally published May 12, 2018 The Texas Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit Friday Continue Reading →

Posted in News, Transparency | Tagged defamation lawsuit, John and Mary Ann Tatum, Mike Wilson, Paul Watler, Steve Blow, Texas Supreme Court, The Dallas Morning News

Keep the public informed by releasing the video in Austin bombing case

Posted on April 3, 2018 by foiftexas

By Paul Watler FOI Foundation Board Member April 3, 2018 As the investigation into the Austin bombings became increasingly urgent Continue Reading →

Posted in News, PIA, Transparency | Tagged Austin bombing, Brian Manley, Paul Watler, Texas Public Information Act, video

Appeals court reinstates Texas Open Meetings Act indictments against Montgomery County officials

Posted on February 8, 2018 by foiftexas

By Mike Snyder Houston Chronicle Originally published Feb. 7, 2018 Less than a month before a fiercely contested Republican primary Continue Reading →

Posted in News, TOMA, Transparency | Tagged Craig Doyal, Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, Paul Watler, Riley Clark, Rusty Hardin, Texas Open Meetings Act, walking quorum

Questions Raised About San Antonio Council’s Closed Door Decision

Posted on June 5, 2017 by foiftexas

By Shelley D. Kofler Texas Public Radio Originally published June 2, 2017 Have City of San Antonio officials violated the Continue Reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Joe Krier, Paul Watler, San Antonio City Council, Sanctuary Cities, Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Public Radio

News veteran, journalism educator Wanda Cash to receive James Madison Award

Posted on August 15, 2016 by foiftexas

AUSTIN – Texas newswoman Wanda Garner Cash, an educator who has led multiple newspapers and long worked for the public’s Continue Reading →

Posted in Awards, Events, News release, Texas Legislature, Transparency | Tagged Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, Griff Singer, James Madison Award, Paul Watler, Wanda Cash

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