Rep. Todd Hunter, R-Corpus Christi.
In 2013, the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas created the Open Government Lawmaker of the Year Award to honor Texas legislators dedicated to protecting public access to government and First Amendment principles. The award is given to deserving lawmakers after a legislative session and in other appropriate years. Past recipients are:
2017
Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, and Rep. Giovanni Capriglione, R-Southlake
2013
Rep. Todd Hunter, R-Corpus Christi