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Category Archives: News release

POSTPONED: FOI Foundation’s Open Government Seminar in San Antonio to be rescheduled

Posted on March 11, 2020 by foiftexas

The FOI Foundation’s Open Government Seminar in San Antonio, previously scheduled for April 8, has been postponed amid coronavirus concerns Continue Reading →

Posted in Events, News release, PIA, TOMA, Transparency | Tagged Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, Open Government Seminar

Lawmakers file bill to repair Texas Public Information Act, help citizens track spending

Posted on February 25, 2019 by foiftexas

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 21, 2019 AUSTIN – Two Texas lawmakers filed bipartisan legislation Thursday to strengthen the state’s Public Continue Reading →

Posted in News, News release, PIA, Texas Legislature, Transparency | Tagged Rep. Giovanni Capriglione, Sen. Kirk Watson, Texas Public Information Act, Texas Sunshine Coalition, Texas Supreme Court

Austin American-Statesman, KBTX-TV receive Spirit of FOI Awards

Posted on September 24, 2018 by foiftexas

For Immediate Release Sept. 21, 2018 Austin American-Statesman, KBTX-TV receive Spirit of FOI Awards for open government reporting AUSTIN – Continue Reading →

Posted in Events, News, News release, PIA, Transparency | Tagged Austin American-Statesman, Austin City Council, Bryan Independent School District, KBTX-TV, Spirit of FOI Award

FOI Foundation joins media coalition brief on Texas anti-SLAPP law in federal court

Posted on September 17, 2018 by foiftexas

Reporters Committee and media coalition argue Texas anti-SLAPP law should apply in federal court Evan Popp | September 12, 2018 A Texas Continue Reading →

Posted in News, News release, Texas Legislature | Tagged anti-SLAPP, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, First Amendment, FOI Foundation of Texas, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press

First Amendment attorney Laura Prather to receive James Madison Award

Posted on August 27, 2018 by foiftexas

Aug. 27, 2018 For Immediate Release AUSTIN – First Amendment attorney Laura Lee Prather, a champion of free speech and Continue Reading →

Posted in News, News release, PIA, Texas Legislature, Transparency | Tagged Chris Cobler, First Amendment, Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, James Madison Award, Laura Lee Prather, open government

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Reporters barred. Records delayed. How coronavirus shrouded local government in secrecy April 9, 2020
Texas is behind the curve on releasing timely information on the coronavirus. Here’s why. April 6, 2020
Palestine, Texas, city council improves technology to ensure public can access virtual meetings April 1, 2020
Open government awareness during coronavirus emergency March 26, 2020
Gov. Abbott suspends part of Texas Open Meetings Act during coronavirus emergency March 17, 2020

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Join us for an Open Government Seminar on June 4, 2020, in San Antonio. Free and open to the public. Advance registration is requested, but walk-ins welcome.

FOI Conference Sept. 24, 2020

The FOI Foundation of Texas annual state conference is scheduled for Sept. 24, 2020, in Austin. Registration is open. Stay tuned for more details.

NFOIC National & State FOI News

Retrospect - Celebrating Sunshine Week During the COVID-19 Crisis April 7, 2020
Coronavirus clampdown: The virus casts a shroud over American civic life April 7, 2020
COVID-19 alters government transparency rules April 6, 2020

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