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Category Archives: News release

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

Spirit of FOI Award – Call for Entries 2018

Posted on May 3, 2018 by foiftexas

The FOI Foundation of Texas is pleased to announce 2018 guidelines for the Nancy Monson Spirit of FOI Award contest. Continue Reading →

Posted in Awards, Events, News, News release, PIA, Texas Legislature, TOMA, Transparency

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