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FOI Foundation to host Open Government Seminar, First Amendment Institute in Arlington

2018-03-14T21:06:25-05:00

For Immediate Release AUSTIN _ The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas is hosting an Open Government Seminar in Arlington on April 17, featuring training in public meeting and public records laws. A First Amendment Institute session also offered that day will instruct journalists on free press rights. The non-profit FOI Foundation, in cooperation with the Texas Attorney General’s Office, is organizing the one-day Open Government Seminar on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. It is designed for government employees, journalists, attorneys and anyone interested in the Texas Public Information Act and Texas Open Meetings Act. “Access to public information is crucial for [...]

FOI Foundation to host Open Government Seminar, First Amendment Institute in Arlington2018-03-14T21:06:25-05:00

FOI Foundation state conference set for Sept. 21, 2018

2018-02-23T17:40:30-06:00

The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas is pleased to announce that its annual state conference will take place Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, at the Hyatt Regency Austin, 208 Barton Springs Road. This one-day conference features journalists, First Amendment attorneys, government officials and others who share information on the latest activities and trends in open government and the rights of free press and free speech. Speakers and details will be confirmed soon, so continue checking this website for further details. A highlight of the state conference is the John Henry Faulk Awards Luncheon, where the FOI Foundation presents the James Madison Award to an [...]

FOI Foundation state conference set for Sept. 21, 20182018-02-23T17:40:30-06:00

Join fundraising spree supporting the FOI Foundation’s mission

2017-11-27T22:05:32-06:00

This week marks the kickoff of a major fundraising effort by the FOI Foundation of Texas to generate donations supporting our mission of preserving open government and protecting the First Amendment rights of free speech and free press. Most likely, you are interested in this mission if you are on our website, so please join in. You can make a contribution here on our site now, or any time. Or, if you go to the FOI Foundation of Texas page on Facebook and contribute on Tuesday, Nov. 28, using our donate button you'll be part of the "Giving Tuesday" campaign, when [...]

Join fundraising spree supporting the FOI Foundation’s mission2017-11-27T22:05:32-06:00

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

FOI Foundation offers Nov. 16 Open Government Seminar in Denton

2016-11-03T15:00:34-05:00

AUSTIN _ The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas will host an Open Government Seminar in Denton in November featuring training in public meetings and public records laws. The non-profit FOI Foundation, in cooperation with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office and the Mayborn School of Journalism at UNT, will offer the one-day seminar on Wednesday, Nov. 16. It is designed for government employees, journalists, attorneys and members of the general public interested in the Texas Public Information Act and Texas Open Meetings Act. “This seminar highlighting Texas’ open government laws helps to inform citizens of their rights and responsibilities as [...]

FOI Foundation offers Nov. 16 Open Government Seminar in Denton2016-11-03T15:00:34-05:00

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