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Speaker Pro Tem Joe Moody, expert panel address Texas law enforcement transparency in webinar

FOIFT2022-04-07T16:02:25-05:00

Texas House Speaker Pro Tem Joe Moody, Josh Hinkle of KXAN-TV, Eva Ruth Moravec of the Texas Justice Initiative and Kathy Mitchell of Just Liberty discussed the latest in police transparency laws during a one-hour webinar on Feb. 24. Hinkle, leader of KXAN's investigative team, moderated the panel discussion, which was free and open to the public. The FOI Foundation of Texas and ACLU of Texas co-hosted the event. Watch a recording of the event at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwgzGAixbz0&feature=youtu.be and see KXAN's coverage of news made during the webinar by clicking this link.

Speaker Pro Tem Joe Moody, expert panel address Texas law enforcement transparency in webinarFOIFT2022-04-07T16:02:25-05:00

FOI Foundation planning fall online conference series

FOIFT2020-08-12T19:14:00-05:00

The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, which is not holding an in-person state conference this year because of the coronavirus, instead is planning fall online programs to explore leading open government issues. These online discussions will focus on transparency matters related to the COVID-19 pandemic, modern-day challenges surrounding the Texas Public Information Act and other timely topics. An online awards celebration will honor the James Madison Award recipient, the Spirit of FOI Award winners and the State Bar's Texas Gavel Award winners. Detailed information on dates and times of the online programs will be coming soon. Stay tuned!

FOI Foundation planning fall online conference seriesFOIFT2020-08-12T19:14:00-05:00

Transparency amid pandemic: Is government using COVID-19 to withhold public information?

FOIFT2020-06-05T17:31:19-05:00

By John C. MoritzAustin Bureau, USA Today NetworkOriginally published June 4, 2020 AUSTIN — Two influential state lawmakers say some state and local governments are using the coronavirus pandemic to undermine Texas' open meetings and open records laws and they are already gearing up to close loopholes when the Legislative session convenes in January. "You're either for open government, or you're not," state Rep. Todd Hunter said during an online seminar on government transparency organized Thursday by the Texas Freedom of Information Foundation and the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce. "If you're in the business of creating speed bumps (to stop or delay the release of [...]

Transparency amid pandemic: Is government using COVID-19 to withhold public information?FOIFT2020-06-05T17:31:19-05:00

Open Government Seminar set for McAllen on June 9

FOIFT2016-05-31T15:42:01-05:00

AUSTIN _ The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas will host an Open Government Seminar in McAllen on Thursday, June 9, featuring training in the state’s public meetings and public records laws. The non-profit FOI Foundation will partner with the Texas Attorney General's Office in offering the one-day seminar. It is designed for government employees, journalists, attorneys and members of the general public who want to learn more about the Texas Public Information Act and Texas Open Meetings Act. “This seminar highlighting Texas’ open government laws helps to inform citizens of their rights and responsibilities as they participate in our democracy,” [...]

Open Government Seminar set for McAllen on June 9FOIFT2016-05-31T15:42:01-05:00

Open Government Seminar to be held May 3 in Conroe

FOIFT2016-04-28T20:21:00-05:00

The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas will host an Open Government Seminar in Conroe, north of Houston, on Tuesday, May 3, featuring training in the state’s public meetings and public records laws. The non-profit FOI Foundation, partnering with the Texas Attorney General’s Office, will offer the one-day seminar designed for government employees, journalists, attorneys and members of the general public who want to learn more about the Texas Public Information Act and Texas Open Meetings Act. Register by clicking here or on the Activities and Programs section of the FOI Foundation website. The event begins at 9 a.m. with the [...]

Open Government Seminar to be held May 3 in ConroeFOIFT2016-04-28T20:21:00-05:00

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