A look at legal standards for the release of police body camera video
By Paul Watler Cell phone videos captured in the street of police use of force involving citizens seem commonplace of Continue Reading →
Judge rules in favor of Odessa American, denies city request to dismiss public information lawsuit
By the Odessa AmericanOriginally published Oct. 12, 2020 A visiting state district judge has denied the City of Odessa’s request Continue Reading →
Transparency panel addresses open government concerns amid COVID-19 pandemic
Requestors seeking government records using the Texas Public Information Act are running into roadblocks during the COVID-19 pandemic. A panel Continue Reading →
Join Texas open government webinar Wednesday, Oct. 7
The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas and other open government advocates are joining Sen. Judith Zaffirini for a free Continue Reading →
Government transparency is another casualty of COVID-19
By John TedescoHouston ChronicleOriginally published Sept. 30, 2020 Open government advocates say transparency in Texas has taken a hit during Continue Reading →