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Are anonymous bloggers protected by First Amendment?

2013-11-11T17:21:25-06:00

By Jordan Smith The Austin Chronicle Originally published Nov. 7, 2013 Who is the anonymous blogger known as the "Trooper?" More importantly, does anyone – including Bob Brockman – have a right to know? Those are among the questions now before the Texas Supreme Court after oral arguments this morning in a case where Brockman and the company he heads, Reynolds & Reynolds, seeks to compel Google to divulge the identity of Trooper, who Brockman argues has been defaming him and his company for years. To hear lawyers for the blogger tell it, Brockman's demand to have Google spill the details [...]

Are anonymous bloggers protected by First Amendment?2013-11-11T17:21:25-06:00

Records show confidential settlement agreements

2014-01-14T02:51:27-06:00

By Scott Noll KHOU 11 News I-Team Originally published Nov. 6, 2013 EAST ALDINE AREA, Texas – Weeks after the KHOU 11 News I-Team investigation into possible misuse of tax dollars at a local fire department, we’re learning the amount in question could top $200,000. Through the Texas Public Information Act, the 11 News I-Team obtained confidential settlement agreements between the Westfield Volunteer Fire Department and three former department administrators. In the agreements, the former chief and two of her assistants agree to repay the department a total of $210,000. According to the settlements, former Westfield Deputy Fire Chief Tony Searcy [...]

Records show confidential settlement agreements2014-01-14T02:51:27-06:00

Lawmaker eyes access to UT regents’ computers

2013-11-05T15:46:41-06:00

By Reeve Hamilton The Texas Tribune Originally published Nov. 4, 2013 State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer believes that the investigation into whether a University of Texas System regent should be impeached could require a look at UT regents' personal computers, iPads and smartphones. In an Oct. 31 letter to Rusty Hardin, special counsel to the House Select Committee on Transparency in State Agency Operations, Martinez Fischer — a committee member — submitted a request for an upcoming hearing to include a witness who could discuss the prospects for forensic examination of the personal devices of Wallace Hall and his fellow UT regents. Calls [...]

Lawmaker eyes access to UT regents’ computers2013-11-05T15:46:41-06:00

Grand jury investigates secrecy allegations in Irving ISD

2014-01-14T03:01:15-06:00

By Avi Selk The Dallas Morning News Originally published Nov. 1, 2013 During a bitter power struggle in the spring, four Irving ISD school board members accused their colleague Steven Jones of breaking state laws and district policies. They asked the state to investigate him. But the state declined, and then the tables turned. A grand jury is now investigating the four trustees after Jones complained that their request was illegal. “He’s trying to destroy us over false accusations,” former board President Ronda Huffstetler said after she learned last week of the investigation, which could lead to a criminal trial if [...]

Grand jury investigates secrecy allegations in Irving ISD2014-01-14T03:01:15-06:00

FOI Foundation supports Victoria Advocate information request

2013-11-04T15:38:17-06:00

The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas has submitted comments to the Texas Attorney General's Office in support of the Victoria Advocate, which is requesting information from Calhoun County about a federal lawsuit settlement. Read more in this Nov. 2 news report by Jessica Priest of the Advocate.

FOI Foundation supports Victoria Advocate information request2013-11-04T15:38:17-06:00

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