OUR MISSION
Advocating for Access to Public Information
We speak out for protecting and strengthening the Texas Public Information Act, the Texas Open Meetings Act and other freedom of information and free speech laws. We also educate the public about these laws.
Honoring Those Who Fight for Open Government
The FOI Foundation of Texas presents the annual James Madison Award to journalists, elected officials, attorneys and vigilant citizens for distinction in pursuing open government and First Amendment rights. The honor is bestowed at the annual FOI Foundation state conference. Nominations are accepted from the general public.
PROTECTING THE PUBLIC’S RIGHT TO KNOW
Since its formation in 1978, the FOI Foundation has helped citizens access government meetings and records while protecting free speech and a free press. Information is essential to participating in our democracy.
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Protecting The Rights Of Free Speech And Free Press
FOIFT announces Ralph Langer and Joel White scholarship recipients
For Immediate Release April 30, 2026 FOI Foundation announces 2026-27 journalism and law school scholarship recipients AUSTIN – Journalism student William Fry of Texas Tech University has been selected to receive this year’s Ralph Langer Scholarship awarded by the nonprofit Freedom of Information Foundation [...]
Transportation agency tries to keep public comments about highway expansion secret from the public
By Andrew Wheat and Shelby Ligon Austin Free Press Originally published April 24, 2026 Public comments on plans to widen Austin’s MoPac Expressway should not be publicly released, according to the local highway entity promoting that road expansion. The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority [...]
Open Government Seminar planned for May 19 in El Paso
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 15, 2026 FOI Foundation of Texas to hold Open Government Seminar on May 19 in El Paso AUSTIN – The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas is holding an Open Government Seminar in El Paso on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, [...]