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Denied: KXAN series reports on police withholding records when suspect dies

FOIFT2018-04-23T19:47:55-05:00

KXAN television in Austin is airing a series about a Texas law that gives police discretion to withhold information if a suspect dies in custody. Legislative efforts to close that loophole failed in 2017, but it has not stopped the families who have been denied video and other records detailing their loved ones' final moments from speaking out. Check out this KXAN report based on a year-long investigation and shining light on the need for police accountability, transparency and trust. http://www.kxan.com/denied

Denied: KXAN series reports on police withholding records when suspect diesFOIFT2018-04-23T19:47:55-05:00

Why Austin bomber Mark Conditt’s confession may be kept secret — forever

FOIFT2018-04-10T19:32:39-05:00

Read recent coverage by the Austin American-Statesman and KVUE-TV of the police investigation into the Austin bomber case: https://www.mystatesman.com/news/why-austin-bomber-mark-conditt-confession-may-kept-secret-forever/Irdwv4O8IZCYYSnwuXLSUK/ http://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/public-may-never-hear-austin-bombers-confession-experts-say/269-535953990

Why Austin bomber Mark Conditt’s confession may be kept secret — foreverFOIFT2018-04-10T19:32:39-05:00

Video: A conversation about Texas’ Public Information Act

FOIFT2018-03-30T14:16:33-05:00

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 ActFOIFT2018-03-30T14:16:33-05:00

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

FOIFT2018-03-27T18:55:44-05:00

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 ActFOIFT2018-03-27T18:55:44-05:00

Court ruling preventing public from seeing how taxpayer money is spent

FOIFT2018-03-20T13:16:02-05:00

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 spentFOIFT2018-03-20T13:16:02-05:00

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