By John C. MoritzAustin Bureau, USA Today NetworkOriginally published June 4, 2020 AUSTIN — Two influential state lawmakers say some state Continue Reading →

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Open Government Seminar set for McAllen on June 9

Posted on May 31, 2016 by foiftexas

AUSTIN _ The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas will host an Open Government Seminar in McAllen on Thursday, June Continue Reading →

Posted in News release, PIA, Programs, TOMA, Transparency | Tagged Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, McAllen Chamber of Commerce, Open Government Seminar, State Bar of Texas, Texas Attorney General's Office

Open Government Seminar to be held May 3 in Conroe

Posted on April 28, 2016 by foiftexas

The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas will host an Open Government Seminar in Conroe, north of Houston, on Tuesday, Continue Reading →

Posted in Events, PIA, Programs, TOMA | Tagged Conroe, Open Government Seminar, Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Public Information Act

FOI Foundation of Texas hosting upcoming Open Government Seminars

Posted on March 29, 2016 by foiftexas

AUSTIN _ The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas will host Open Government Seminars in the north Houston area, El Continue Reading →

Posted in Events, News release, PIA, Programs, TOMA, Transparency | Tagged Open Government Seminar, Texas Attorney General's Office, Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Public Information Act

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