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Two UT regents accuse fellow regent of abusing power

2013-09-30T18:22:53-05:00

Ralph K.M. Haurwitz, Austin American-Statesman Originally published on June 12, 2013 Continuing demands by a University of Texas System regent for records from the Austin campus amount to an “abuse of power,” according to two fellow regents. Regents R. Steven Hicks and Robert Stillwell charged in emails this week that the actions of Regent Wallace Hall Jr. are intended to discredit the leadership of UT-Austin. The emails, copies of which were obtained by the American-Statesman, signal stepped-up internal strife on what is arguably the most prestigious of hundreds of boards and commissions in state government. The UT System Board of Regents [...]

Two UT regents accuse fellow regent of abusing power2013-09-30T18:22:53-05:00

2013 Bernard and Audre Rapoport State Conference – register online today!!!

2013-08-18T16:46:42-05:00

Online registration for the 2013 Bernard and Audre Rapoport State Conference is now available. The conference will convene on August 9, 2013 at the Sheraton Austin – Capitol. This year, conference panels will examine the 83rd legislative session and explore current open government issues in higher education. Stay tuned over the next few weeks for a full list of panels, panelists and speakers. Location: Sheraton Austin – Capitol, 701 E. 11th St., Austin, Texas 78701 Date: Friday, August 9, 2013 Fee: Early registration (conference + luncheon), $100; Early registration (luncheon only), $75; Registration (conference + luncheon), $125; Registration (luncheon only), $85 [...]

2013 Bernard and Audre Rapoport State Conference – register online today!!!2013-08-18T16:46:42-05:00

Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas praises open government advances

2013-08-18T16:48:15-05:00

AUSTIN _ Texans will gain greater access to the records and actions of their public officials under several measures supported by the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas (FOIFT) and approved in the 83rd Legislature. FOIFT board members from across the state testified in favor of these leading open government proposals and First Amendment protections that won House and Senate passage, and now head to Gov. Rick Perry. “This is a tremendous step forward,” said Laura Prather, a First Amendment attorney with Haynes and Boone. “We applaud the lawmakers who worked so hard to pass these bills. The people of Texas [...]

Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas praises open government advances2013-08-18T16:48:15-05:00

Isle to discuss legal options against newspaper after report

2013-08-18T16:50:04-05:00

By JOHN WAYNE FERGUSON Originally published by the Galveston County Daily News on May 24, 2013 GALVESTON — The city council Thursday voted to hold a special meeting next week to discuss their legal options against The Daily News after an article unveiling the city’s plans for potential legal action over future public housing on the island. The article was based on a legal opinion written by Dallas attorney Terry D. Morgan. Morgan was commissioned by the city council in March and provided a report to city council members in April. The memo outlines potential ways the city may try to [...]

Isle to discuss legal options against newspaper after report2013-08-18T16:50:04-05:00

Critics Say Bill Does Little To Make Judges More Accountable

2013-08-18T16:54:18-05:00

By Shelley Kofler Originally published by KERA on May 21, 2013 The Texas Senate and House have passed legislation that’s supposed to rein in judges who are abusing or misusing their authority. It’s a problem KERA looked at last year in a special series, Texas Judges: Out of Order. On the House floor last Friday it took less than five minutes to pass Senate Bill 209, legislation designed to make the State Commission on Judicial Conduct more effective. The Commission’s job is to ensure the state’s 3,900 judges comply with standards in the Texas constitution. The commission is responsible for investigating [...]

Critics Say Bill Does Little To Make Judges More Accountable2013-08-18T16:54:18-05:00

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