Show us the money, let us see how tax dollars are spent
By Kelley Shannon Executive Director Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas It’s quite simple, really. We Texans have a right to know [...]
Corpus Christi community members, civic leaders talk importance of open government
By Kelley Shannon Executive Director Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas CORPUS CHRISTI - The public must have access to information about [...]
During ‘Sunshine Month,’ put spotlight on government accountability
By Kelley Shannon Shining light on government to hold it accountable is hardly a new idea. In fact, Texas was a national [...]
FOI Column: Boeing ruling stretched, twisted to keep government records secret
By Kelley Shannon Executive Director FOI Foundation of Texas Every week, government officials across Texas and private companies receiving taxpayer dollars get [...]
Transparency in government leads to real news
By Kelley Shannon Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas Whether depending on our government for storm recovery, good schools, police protection or [...]
Texas House members have chance to save open government
By Kelley Shannon Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas Keeping our Texas Public Information Act operating effectively takes effort. That’s why open [...]
Texas must act now to repair damage to Public Information Act
By Kelley Shannon Executive Director Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas We Texans are fortunate when it comes to access to government [...]
Court rulings taking a toll on Texas public records access
By Kelley Shannon Those of us who keep a close eye on Texas’ evolving open government laws watch the state Legislature for [...]
Celebrate ‘Sunshine Week,’ cherish Texas transparency
By Kelley Shannon FOI Foundation of Texas March 14, 2016 We Texans have a history of straight talk and openness, and our [...]