Open government awareness during coronavirus emergency
By Kelley ShannonExecutive DirectorFreedom of Information Foundation of Texas The coronavirus emergency is creating trying times for public officials and Continue Reading →
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Gov. Abbott suspends part of Texas Open Meetings Act during coronavirus emergency
By Kelley ShannonExecutive DirectorFOI Foundation of Texas We at the FOI Foundation of Texas recognize the need to avoid large Continue Reading →
Sunshine Week Column: Sun starting to shine again on Texas government
By Kelley Shannon Texans have something to celebrate during Sunshine Week this year. But we also have more work to Continue Reading →
POSTPONED: FOI Foundation’s Open Government Seminar in San Antonio to be rescheduled
The FOI Foundation’s Open Government Seminar in San Antonio, previously scheduled for April 8, has been postponed amid coronavirus concerns Continue Reading →
Roe v. Wade was filed 50 years ago, but Texas still won’t release the full legal files
By Karen BlumenthalOpinion piece in The Dallas Morning NewsOriginally published March 8, 2020 Getting state and local government records of Continue Reading →