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FOI Foundation of Texas to hold Open Government Seminar in Rio Grande Valley

FOIFT2014-05-06T16:37:11-05:00

The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas is hosting an Open Government Seminar for Rio Grande Valley residents featuring training in the state’s public meetings and public records laws. The non-profit FOI Foundation, partnering with Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott’s office, will offer the one-day seminar on Tuesday, June 17, in McAllen. It's designed for government employees, journalists and members of the general public who want to learn more about the Texas Public Information Act and Texas Open Meetings Act. “Texas open government laws provide important guidelines for public employees and essential tools for citizens as they participate in [...]

FOI Foundation of Texas to hold Open Government Seminar in Rio Grande ValleyFOIFT2014-05-06T16:37:11-05:00

Registration open for FOIFT annual conference

FOIFT2014-04-30T15:31:48-05:00

Registration is open for the FOI Foundation's Bernard and Audre Rapoport annual conference taking place in Austin on Friday, Sept. 12, 2014. Sessions are expected to address access to courts; best practices in public records requests; and upcoming open government efforts in the Legislature. The John Henry Faulk Luncheon taking place during the conference will feature presentation of the FOIFT's James Madison Award and the State Bar's Gavel Awards. Click here to register for the full-day conference or the luncheon only. Early bird conference registration is $110; luncheon only registration is $75. Contact FOI Foundation Executive Director Kelley Shannon at [email protected] [...]

Registration open for FOIFT annual conferenceFOIFT2014-04-30T15:31:48-05:00

FOIFT honors Robert and Maureen Decherd with John Henry Faulk Award for Civic Virtue

FOIFT2014-03-06T19:04:14-06:00

AUSTIN - Robert and Maureen Decherd have been selected as recipients of the John Henry Faulk Award for Civic Virtue in honor of their dedication to community service, open government and the First Amendment. The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas bestows the award on outstanding Texans who represent the best traditions of civic involvement and enlightened philanthropy. The award is named for author, humorist and broadcaster John Henry Faulk, who spent much of his career fighting for First Amendment liberties. Robert Decherd was one of the founders of the FOI Foundation of Texas, formed to protect freedom of [...]

FOIFT honors Robert and Maureen Decherd with John Henry Faulk Award for Civic VirtueFOIFT2014-03-06T19:04:14-06:00

FOI Foundation to co-host Open Government Seminar in El Paso

FOIFT2014-01-22T17:03:02-06:00

AUSTIN _ The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas announced details Wednesday of an upcoming Open Government Seminar in El Paso featuring training in the state’s public meetings and public records laws. The non-profit FOI Foundation, partnering with Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott’s office, will offer the one-day seminar on Feb. 28. It is designed for government employees, journalists and members of the general public who want to learn more about the Texas Public Information Act and Texas Open Meetings Act. “We are pleased to provide training on Texas’ open government laws, which are essential tools for citizens as [...]

FOI Foundation to co-host Open Government Seminar in El PasoFOIFT2014-01-22T17:03:02-06:00

FOI Foundation to partner in Texas Debates; first debate is Jan. 27

FOIFT2014-01-10T17:25:17-06:00

DALLAS/FORT WORTH – The four candidates in the Republican Primary for Texas Lieutenant Governor will square off in The Texas Debates: Race for Lieutenant Governor on Monday, January 27, 2014, at 8:00 p.m. CT. The one-hour live debate between Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst, State Senator Dan Patrick, Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson and Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples will be broadcast on television, radio and streamed online. Voters have a voice in the debate: Questions for the candidates can be submitted via Twitter: @keranews using the hashtag #texasdebates. All submissions will be reviewed by the editorial staff prior to the debate. The Texas [...]

FOI Foundation to partner in Texas Debates; first debate is Jan. 27FOIFT2014-01-10T17:25:17-06:00

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