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These groups make up Ted Oberg’s freedom of information hall of shame

FOIFT2018-07-06T21:53:33-05:00

By Ted Oberg KTRK, Houston Originally published July 5, 2018 One of the great freedoms we have in this country is being able to report freely the activities of those elected to govern us. And it's a guiding principle written into the constitution, federal law, and Texas state law. But there are some government agencies that need a lesson in just that. Over the last year, they've earned a spot in the ABC13 Investigates Freedom of Information Hall of Shame. See the full story here.

These groups make up Ted Oberg’s freedom of information hall of shameFOIFT2018-07-06T21:53:33-05:00

Calhoun Port Authority in court filing denies it violated Open Meetings Act

FOIFT2018-06-25T21:15:57-05:00

The Victoria Advocate reported on June 22: The Calhoun Port Authority in a court filing has officially denied violating the Texas Open Meetings Act. At the same time, the port might be guilty of violating the law again with its posting of a special meeting next week, legal experts said. The port’s lawyer, Bill Cobb, of Austin, responded to the Victoria Advocate’s lawsuit by denying all its allegations. Read the full story here.

Calhoun Port Authority in court filing denies it violated Open Meetings ActFOIFT2018-06-25T21:15:57-05:00

Comptroller Glenn Hegar to speak at FOI Foundation conference Sept. 21

FOIFT2018-06-22T16:12:36-05:00

Comptroller Glenn Hegar will be the keynote luncheon speaker at the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas state conference on Friday, Sept. 21, in Austin. Hegar will address transparency initiatives his office is overseeing to encourage all governmental entities to make their financial records publicly accessible. The one-day conference "Texas: Let the Sun Shine" will also feature panel discussions on college campus free speech, news reporting on difficult issues and the newly formed Sunshine Coalition. Keep an eye on this website for more information on speakers and the detailed agenda. Registration is open. Early bird rates are available until Sept. 8. Conference [...]

Comptroller Glenn Hegar to speak at FOI Foundation conference Sept. 21FOIFT2018-06-22T16:12:36-05:00

State audit slams Alamo oversight, appears similar to ‘doctored’ draft

FOIFT2018-06-01T14:39:43-05:00

By Jonathan Tilove Austin American-Statesman Originally published May 31, 2018 The Texas General Land Office released an internal audit Thursday critical of accounting practices at the Alamo that is consistent with a draft report from September that the American-Statesman had obtained and written about in February but which Land Commissioner George P. Bush had described as “doctored.” The document, which questions the use of a nonprofit to manage the Alamo, was characterized by the agency as a “proactive internal audit of the Alamo’s accounting and financial management — the first of its kind in Alamo history — undertaken by the Texas [...]

State audit slams Alamo oversight, appears similar to ‘doctored’ draftFOIFT2018-06-01T14:39:43-05:00

San Antonio City Council closed meeting spurs debate on transparency, Texas law

FOIFT2018-05-30T14:43:53-05:00

By Jan Ross Piedad Texas Public Radio Originally published May 24, 2018 Texas Public Radio's program "The Source" recently focused on the dispute sparked when the San Antonio City Council met behind closed doors to discuss whether the city should submit a bid to host the Republican National Convention in 2020. Joe Larsen, an attorney on the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas board, was one of the program's guests. See the full story and listen to the radio program at the link below. http://tpr.org/post/san-antonio-city-council-closed-door-meeting-spurs-debate-transparency-texas-law

San Antonio City Council closed meeting spurs debate on transparency, Texas lawFOIFT2018-05-30T14:43:53-05:00

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