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FOI Foundation of Texas hosting upcoming Open Government Seminars

FOIFT2016-03-29T17:11:41-05:00

AUSTIN _ The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas will host Open Government Seminars in the north Houston area, El Paso and the Rio Grande Valley in May and June featuring training in the state’s public meetings and public records laws. The non-profit FOI Foundation, partnering with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office, will offer one-day seminars designed for government employees, journalists, attorneys and members of the general public who want to learn more about 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 [...]

FOI Foundation of Texas hosting upcoming Open Government SeminarsFOIFT2016-03-29T17:11:41-05:00

Call for entries 2016: Spirit of FOI Award

FOIFT2016-03-02T15:03:38-06:00

The FOI Foundation of Texas is pleased to announce 2016 guidelines for the Nancy Monson Spirit of FOI Award contest. The contest is open to newspaper, broadcast and online media. The Spirit of FOI Award recognizes outstanding work in promoting open government and the public’s right to know. The deadline for electronic submission of entries is Friday, May 6. Nominations must be for work published or broadcast in calendar year 2015. A nomination can be a single news story or series; an editorial or series of editorials; columns; editorial cartoons; or a community FOI project. There is a limit of one [...]

Call for entries 2016: Spirit of FOI AwardFOIFT2016-03-02T15:03:38-06:00

Former Senator Don Adams to receive FOI Foundation’s James Madison Award

FOIFT2015-08-04T16:30:19-05:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 4, 2015 AUSTIN – Former Senator Don Adams, who has worked for decades to protect the public’s right to know, is the recipient of the 2015 James Madison Award presented by the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas. The award goes to those who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to upholding the principles of the First Amendment and open government. It will be presented Sept. 17 during the John Henry Faulk Awards Luncheon at the foundation’s Bernard and Audre Rapoport State Conference in Austin. “Senator Don Adams’ steadfast support of and tireless advocacy for open government and First [...]

Former Senator Don Adams to receive FOI Foundation’s James Madison AwardFOIFT2015-08-04T16:30:19-05:00

Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson, Rep. Todd Hunter to speak at FOI conference

FOIFT2014-08-14T21:18:35-05:00

AUSTIN _ First Amendment and open government advocates will address court access, social media usage and updates to public records laws when the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas hosts its state conference Sept. 12. This year’s conference, “A Road Map to Open Government,” takes place at the Hilton Austin and includes speakers and attendees from throughout Texas. “It’s an opportunity for Texans who are devoted to open government - whether at the state Capitol, city hall or the courts – to come together to learn and exchange ideas,” said Kelley Shannon, executive director of the FOI Foundation of Texas. “We [...]

Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson, Rep. Todd Hunter to speak at FOI conferenceFOIFT2014-08-14T21:18:35-05:00

Open Government Seminar heads to Houston this week

FOIFT2014-04-28T20:45:33-05:00

The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas is hosting an Open Government Seminar in Houston this Wednesday, April 30, in cooperation with the Attorney General's Office. FOIFT is offering these seminars throughout the state. The public is invited. Government officials can get state-required open government training credit, and attorneys can obtain Continuing Legal Education hours. Come learn more about the Texas Public Information Act and Texas Open Meetings Act at the seminar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at South Texas College of Law, Garrett-Townes Auditorium, 1303 San Jacinto St. For more information and registration click here.

Open Government Seminar heads to Houston this weekFOIFT2014-04-28T20:45:33-05:00

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