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Category Archives: Events

Journalist Karen Blumenthal receives James Madison Award for open records activism

Posted on November 10, 2020 by foiftexas

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 10, 2020 AUSTIN – The late journalist and author Karen Blumenthal, an ardent advocate for the Continue Reading →

Posted in Awards, Events, News release, PIA, Transparency | Tagged Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, Karen Blumenthal

The Highlander and The Dallas Morning News win 2020 Spirit of FOI Awards

Posted on October 29, 2020 by foiftexas

October 28, 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUSTIN – Two Texas news organizations have won Spirit of FOI Awards for reporting on Continue Reading →

Posted in Awards, Events, News, News release, PIA, TOMA, Transparency | Tagged Spirit of FOI Award, The Highlander

FOI Column: Even during a pandemic, government must be open with easy access

Posted on October 19, 2020 by foiftexas

By Kelley Shannon Reopening public places amid the COVID-19 pandemic should certainly be carried out with caution. Government offices are Continue Reading →

Posted in Events, News, PIA, Texas Legislature, TOMA, Transparency | Tagged COVID-19, Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, Kelley Shannon, Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Public Information Act

Transparency panel addresses open government concerns amid COVID-19 pandemic

Posted on October 7, 2020 by foiftexas

Requestors seeking government records using the Texas Public Information Act are running into roadblocks during the COVID-19 pandemic. A panel Continue Reading →

Posted in Events, News, PIA, Texas Legislature, Transparency | Tagged Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, Justin Gordon, skeleton crew, Texas Public Information Act

Join Texas open government webinar Wednesday, Oct. 7

Posted on October 6, 2020 by foiftexas

The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas and other open government advocates are joining Sen. Judith Zaffirini for a free Continue Reading →

Posted in Events, PIA, Texas Legislature, Transparency

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Texas FOI News

  • Government financial transparency briefing with Rep. Giovanni Capriglione set for Feb. 9 January 25, 2021
  • Austin cites new state law to keep secret pandemic relief non-profits January 11, 2021
  • Newspaper highlights its best uses of Texas Public Information Act in 2020 January 6, 2021
  • FOIFT challenges roadblocks to public information December 9, 2020
  • After shutting down workouts, UH avoids serious COVID-19 outbreaks, public records show November 16, 2020

FOI Foundation 2020 Online Awards Program

Watch the 2020 FOI Foundation of Texas awards program, along with highlights from recent online open government events. The show originally aired Nov. 10 and is now available any time at this link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAulK5ATfs8&feature=youtu.be

 

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