PIA

FOI Foundation to host Open Government Seminar in Houston

FOIFT2014-03-21T15:11:49-05:00

The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas will soon host an Open Government Seminar in Houston 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 April 30. 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. “This training on Texas open government laws provides important information for public employees and essential tools for citizens as they participate in our democracy,” said [...]

FOI Foundation to host Open Government Seminar in HoustonFOIFT2014-03-21T15:11:49-05:00

Sunshine Week: The Eagle reports on Texas universities and open records

FOIFT2014-03-20T18:44:02-05:00

By Allen Reed The Bryan-College Station Eagle Originally published March 18, 2014 It's Sunshine Week, so let's look at how many information requests were sent to the top universities in Texas last year and how many of those are referred to the Texas attorney general. In February, The Eagle asked the six university systems and their flagship institutions for “the number of information requests received during the 2013 calendar year and the number of those requests for which an attorney general ruling was sought.” Last year, for example, Texas A&M received about 890 open records requests and sent about 10 percent [...]

Sunshine Week: The Eagle reports on Texas universities and open recordsFOIFT2014-03-20T18:44:02-05:00

Judge rules in favor of Dallas Morning News, says agency must answer open records request

FOIFT2014-03-19T22:09:29-05:00

Attorneys for The Dallas Morning News have obtained a declaration that a North Texas agency is subject to the Texas Public Information Act and must answer an open records request by the newspaper. Judge Eric Moyé of the 14th District Court in Dallas entered a final judgment on a counterclaim by The News, according to the newspaper's attorneys at the law firm Jackson Walker. The newspaper requested information about the North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency and its certification of companies as eligible for minority set–aside programs involving millions of dollars in contract awards by local governments. To read The News' [...]

Judge rules in favor of Dallas Morning News, says agency must answer open records requestFOIFT2014-03-19T22:09:29-05:00

Travis commissioner accused of deleting requested texts, emails

FOIFT2014-03-18T14:37:45-05:00

By Farzad Mashhood and Ben Wear Austin American-Statesman Originally published March 17, 2014 An environmental group filed a criminal complaint Monday alleging Travis County Commissioner Gerald Daugherty unlawfully deleted text messages and emails that concerned county business, including some communications about the controversial Texas 45 Southwest tollway project. The Save Our Springs Alliance asked Travis County Attorney David Escamilla to investigate the matter as a possible violation of open records laws. The group will also ask commissioners on Tuesday to delay action on an agreement that would commit Travis County to provide $15 million toward construction of the 3.6-mile road. Read [...]

Travis commissioner accused of deleting requested texts, emailsFOIFT2014-03-18T14:37:45-05:00

Victoria Advocate editor on FOIFT and the public’s right to know

FOIFT2014-03-04T17:43:20-06:00

By Chris Cobler Editor The Victoria Advocate Originally published March 3, 2014 The Calhoun County Republican Club invited me to speak Monday about an organization near and dear to my heart, the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas. Many thanks to them for being such a welcoming and engaged audience. Here is a copy of my prepared remarks: I am honored to speak on behalf of the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas. It is a nonprofit organization that helps news organizations and the public across the state make sure the public's business is done in public. I'd like to start [...]

Victoria Advocate editor on FOIFT and the public’s right to knowFOIFT2014-03-04T17:43:20-06:00

CONTACT INFO

TEXAS FOI NEWS

QUICK LINKS

MENU

RESOURCES

Contact Info

Latest News