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Keep the public informed by releasing the video in Austin bombing case

2018-04-03T21:56:07-05:00

By Paul Watler FOI Foundation Board Member April 3, 2018 As the investigation into the Austin bombings became increasingly urgent last month, police also worked to inform the public and enlist their vigilance. Interim Chief Brian Manley as well as state and federal law enforcement officials provided repeated news briefings on the hunt to identify and apprehend the serial bomber. When officers closed in, the bomber detonated a final device, taking his own life and deepening the mystery of his motives. Soon it emerged that the perpetrator made a video confession recorded on his cell phone. But the public was left [...]

Keep the public informed by releasing the video in Austin bombing case2018-04-03T21:56:07-05:00

Video: A conversation about Texas’ Public Information Act

2018-03-30T14:16:33-05:00

Watch video of a policy primer on the Texas Public Information Act, a panel discussion hosted March 29 by the Texas Public Policy Foundation and co-sponsored by the FOI Foundation of Texas and an assortment of other organizations. This was one of several Sunshine Month activities in Texas. Texas Tribune Executive Editor Ross Ramsey moderated the conversation, which featured First Amendment attorney Laura Prather, an FOI Foundation board member; state Sen. Kirk Watson; state Rep. Todd Hunter; and James Quintero of the Texas Public Policy Foundation. https://www.texastribune.org/2018/03/29/livestream-conversation-about-texas-public-information-act/  

Video: A conversation about Texas’ Public Information Act2018-03-30T14:16:33-05:00

Register for Thursday’s TPPF policy primer on Texas Public Information Act

2018-03-27T18:55:44-05:00

Join the FOI Foundation of Texas and other Sunshine Coalition groups for Thursday's free policy primer on the Texas Public Information Act, hosted by the Texas Public Policy Foundation at their offices in Austin. Sen. Kirk Watson of Austin and Rep. Todd Hunter of Corpus Christi will be participating, along with James Quintero of TPPF and First Amendment attorney Laura Prather of the FOI Foundation. Ross Ramsey of the Texas Tribune will moderate the conversation. The event takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 901 Congress Ave. A complimentary Chik-Fil-A lunch will be provided. Register today to reserve your seat.

Register for Thursday’s TPPF policy primer on Texas Public Information Act2018-03-27T18:55:44-05:00

Court ruling preventing public from seeing how taxpayer money is spent

2018-03-20T13:16:02-05:00

By Jaie Avila WOIA/News 4 San Antonio Originally published March 19, 2018 How much did San Antonio pay REO Speedwagon to play on New Year's Eve? What kind of tax breaks are big corporations receiving to move here? The News 4 Trouble Shooters use the Texas Public Information Act to track how your tax dollars are spent. However, a new weapon is being used to prevent us from keeping you informed. In 2015 the Texas Supreme Court made what's known as the Boeing decision. The ruling makes it easier for government agencies to block you from seeing the deals it makes [...]

Court ruling preventing public from seeing how taxpayer money is spent2018-03-20T13:16:02-05:00

FOI Foundation to host Open Government Seminar, First Amendment Institute in Arlington

2018-03-14T21:06:25-05:00

For Immediate Release AUSTIN _ The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas is hosting an Open Government Seminar in Arlington on April 17, featuring training in public meeting and public records laws. A First Amendment Institute session also offered that day will instruct journalists on free press rights. The non-profit FOI Foundation, in cooperation with the Texas Attorney General’s Office, is organizing the one-day Open Government Seminar on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. It is designed for government employees, journalists, attorneys and anyone interested in the Texas Public Information Act and Texas Open Meetings Act. “Access to public information is crucial for [...]

FOI Foundation to host Open Government Seminar, First Amendment Institute in Arlington2018-03-14T21:06:25-05:00

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