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FOI Foundation of Texas joins more than 50 organizations in NFOIC-Brechner Center statement on police records transparency

FOIFT2020-06-12T20:51:59-05:00

The National Freedom of Information Coalition and the Brechner Center for Freedom of Information issued a statement on law enforcement transparency and accountability in response to the death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer, and the following unrest and violence that erupted around the nation. More than 50 organizations have signed on in support of the statement, which calls for states to enact reforms opening every aspect of the police misconduct oversight process to public scrutiny. The officer charged in the death of Mr. Floyd had 18 previous complaints filed against him. Read the full story here.

FOI Foundation of Texas joins more than 50 organizations in NFOIC-Brechner Center statement on police records transparencyFOIFT2020-06-12T20:51:59-05:00

Transparency amid pandemic: Is government using COVID-19 to withhold public information?

FOIFT2020-06-05T17:31:19-05:00

By John C. MoritzAustin Bureau, USA Today NetworkOriginally published June 4, 2020 AUSTIN — Two influential state lawmakers say some state and local governments are using the coronavirus pandemic to undermine Texas' open meetings and open records laws and they are already gearing up to close loopholes when the Legislative session convenes in January. "You're either for open government, or you're not," state Rep. Todd Hunter said during an online seminar on government transparency organized Thursday by the Texas Freedom of Information Foundation and the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce. "If you're in the business of creating speed bumps (to stop or delay the release of [...]

Transparency amid pandemic: Is government using COVID-19 to withhold public information?FOIFT2020-06-05T17:31:19-05:00

Guest Column: Pandemic ignites need for open government at all levels

FOIFT2020-06-01T22:54:51-05:00

By State Rep. Todd HunterR-Corpus ChristiState District 32 Texans have been witnessing things that would have been unthinkable until now. Surge teams, testing of nursing homes for COVID-19 and National Guard helping to disinfect nursing home facilities around the state. This is the time for the public to have access to information for their safety, protection and understanding. Government at all levels should promote the releasing of information so the public has confidence and clarity as to what is happening. An example of where information should be more forthcoming is the nursing home arena. There have been instances where government at [...]

Guest Column: Pandemic ignites need for open government at all levelsFOIFT2020-06-01T22:54:51-05:00

UPDATE: Save the date! Government transparency webinar set for June 4

FOIFT2020-05-29T16:33:12-05:00

The FOI Foundation and other open government advocates are participating in a webinar June 4. See the updated announcement below for online meeting login information. Please join us!

UPDATE: Save the date! Government transparency webinar set for June 4FOIFT2020-05-29T16:33:12-05:00

After Statesman inquiry, lawsuit aims to keep Texas Teacher Retirement System’s lease under wraps

FOIFT2020-05-18T14:19:25-05:00

By Bob SechlerAustin American-StatesmanOriginally published May 15, 2020 The Teacher Retirement System of Texas describes itself as committed to public transparency and says it’s no longer trying to prevent disclosure of the full terms of its multimillion-dollar office lease in the luxury Indeed Tower high-rise under construction in downtown Austin. But that hasn’t stopped a development company in which the taxpayer-funded retirement system has a big financial stake from continuing the state agency’s nearly yearlong legal effort to conceal the information following multiple American-Statesman requests for it. The company — TC Austin Block 71 LLC — has filed a lawsuit against [...]

After Statesman inquiry, lawsuit aims to keep Texas Teacher Retirement System’s lease under wrapsFOIFT2020-05-18T14:19:25-05:00

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