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Texas Monthly: Texas has a transparency problem

2016-12-08T13:03:06-06:00

By Leif Reigstad Texas Monthly Originally published Dec. 5, 2016 Texas received a grade of D- in the Center for Public Integrity‘s state rankings for accountability and transparency last November, including an F in the “public access to information” category. And the Lone Star State certainly didn’t do anything to improve its performance in 2016. This year state agencies have blocked public access to information regarding everything from small oddities to some of the most serious issues Texans have faced in 2016. The implications of such secrecy should resonate with all Texans: government agencies and their spokespeople sometimes don’t tell the public the entire truth (they are, after all, human), and [...]

Texas Monthly: Texas has a transparency problem2016-12-08T13:03:06-06:00

City of East Mountain faces lawsuit claiming Texas Public Information Act violation

2016-12-05T16:04:02-06:00

By Christina Lane Longview News-Journal Originally published Dec. 2, 2016 A new lawsuit filed against the city of East Mountain claims it violated the Texas Public Information Act. The lawsuit was filed Thursday in the Upshur County Clerk's Office by Lester Glover, an East Mountain resident who has lived in the city since April 2012. In the lawsuit, Glover is seeking for a court to order the city to deliver complete public information per Glover's open records request as well as costs for litigation and attorney fees. The city of East Mountain and its attorney's office declined to comment on the [...]

City of East Mountain faces lawsuit claiming Texas Public Information Act violation2016-12-05T16:04:02-06:00

Support FOI Foundation of Texas mission on Giving Tuesday

2016-11-29T14:52:13-06:00

It's Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving to support the important work of non-profits. The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas is taking part and invites you to join our mission of advocating for open government and the First Amendment rights of free speech and press. Please consider a tax-deductible contribution today to our 501(c)(3) non-profit. We depend on donations from individuals, organizations and businesses. Contributions can be made online with a credit card, or checks can be mailed to: FOI Foundation of Texas 3001 N. Lamar Blvd., Suite 302 Austin, Texas 78705 Thanks for supporting the public's right to [...]

Support FOI Foundation of Texas mission on Giving Tuesday2016-11-29T14:52:13-06:00

Texas blows grant for funds to combat opioids, tries to keep records secret

2016-11-22T15:31:01-06:00

By Edgard Walters and Isabelle Taft The Texas Tribune Originally published Nov. 20, 2016 Faced with a rising death toll from opioid abuse, Texas public health officials in May decided to apply for a $1 million federal grant to purchase Naloxone, a drug that, if administered during an overdose, can save the life of a person addicted to heroin or pain pills. The Texas Department of State Health Services hired an outside grant writer to begin drafting a proposal, which was due at the end of the month. As the deadline drew closer, outside researchers and public health workers were brought in to help. [...]

Texas blows grant for funds to combat opioids, tries to keep records secret2016-11-22T15:31:01-06:00

Katy ISD trustees: Freedom of speech restricted by school board

2016-11-14T16:46:33-06:00

By Sebastian Herrera Houston Chronicle Originally published Nov. 13, 2016 Two trustees on the Katy school board believe their First Amendment rights are being infringed by a written board procedure that only allows the board president to speak to the media. The long-standing procedure suggests that elected officials should filter information to the public and act as a unified voice despite different opinions on district matters. It is scheduled to be discussed by trustees in the suburban west Houston district on Monday after new board member George Scott threatened legal action. Katy ISD voters elected Scott in May after he ran [...]

Katy ISD trustees: Freedom of speech restricted by school board2016-11-14T16:46:33-06:00

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