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FOI Foundation to hold Open Government Seminar on Oct. 8 in Amarillo

2026-09-23T15:41:11-05:00

For immediate release FOI Foundation of Texas to hold Open Government Seminar on Oct. 8 in Amarillo AUSTIN – The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas is holding an Open Government Seminar in Amarillo on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, featuring training in state open meetings and public records laws. The free seminar will take place from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the Amarillo Area Foundation, 919 S. Polk. The nonprofit FOI Foundation of Texas is offering the seminar in cooperation with the Texas Attorney General’s Office. “The training sessions are open to the public and are designed for journalists, attorneys, [...]

FOI Foundation to hold Open Government Seminar on Oct. 8 in Amarillo2026-09-23T15:41:11-05:00

Dallas Morning News, KRIS 6 News in Corpus Christi win 2026 Spirit of FOI Awards

2026-09-23T15:32:18-05:00

For Immediate Release Dallas Morning News, KRIS 6 News in Corpus Christi win 2026 Spirit of FOI Awards AUSTIN – A series by The Dallas Morning News on a failed crime-fighting plan at the local housing authority and reporting by KRIS 6 News on questionable land deals and tax incentives involving the Corpus Christi Housing Authority have won this year’s Spirit of FOI Awards. The Morning News won in the Class AA category for news outlets in markets with 500,000 population or larger, and KRIS 6 News won in the Class A category for markets under 500,000. The Houston Chronicle and [...]

Dallas Morning News, KRIS 6 News in Corpus Christi win 2026 Spirit of FOI Awards2026-09-23T15:32:18-05:00

FOIFT’s Sept. 18 conference to address free speech, information rights

2026-09-07T18:37:17-05:00

Public information, free speech rights go hand in hand FOI Foundation state conference Sept. 18 to explore these topics By Kelley Shannon It takes time and energy to keep a close watch on our government, but it’s our right as citizens. Really, it’s a duty. Transparency laws along with liberties granted by the U.S. Constitution help us do the job. Access to public information and free speech go hand in hand. We can’t effectively speak to and about our government without knowing the facts. Yet freedom of speech and one of the state’s main transparency laws, the Texas Public Information Act, [...]

FOIFT’s Sept. 18 conference to address free speech, information rights2026-09-07T18:37:17-05:00

FOI Foundation testifies at legislative hearing on Texas Public Information Act

2026-08-27T18:34:59-05:00

The Texas House Select Committee on Governmental Oversight held an interim hearing Wednesday, Aug. 26, on the effectiveness of the Texas Public Information Act. Kelley Shannon, executive director of the FOI Foundation of Texas, testified on FOIFT's recommendations for the committee. FOI Foundation Vice President Yvonne Mintz, who also serves as president of the Texas Press Association, testified as well, along with other transparency advocates. See the recording of the hearing at the link below. The FOI Foundation's testimony begins at 6:10 (six hours and 10 minutes) into the committee recording. https://house.texas.gov/videos/22756  

FOI Foundation testifies at legislative hearing on Texas Public Information Act2026-08-27T18:34:59-05:00

Texas news leader, free press advocate Diana Fuentes recipient of James Madison Award

2026-07-22T11:56:37-05:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2026 News leader Diana Fuentes named posthumous recipient of James Madison Award AUSTIN – Diana R. Fuentes, a veteran Texas journalist and news industry leader who was an ardent advocate for a free press and open government, is the posthumous recipient of this year’s James Madison Award. Bestowed by the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, the honor recognizes those who demonstrate their commitment to government transparency and First Amendment rights. The award will be presented to Fuentes’ family at the organization’s state conference Sept. 18 in Austin. Fuentes, known to many as “DeeDee,” was respected [...]

Texas news leader, free press advocate Diana Fuentes recipient of James Madison Award2026-07-22T11:56:37-05:00

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