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Texas House members gearing up for committee work

FOIFT2015-02-05T17:44:01-06:00

The Texas Capitol is abuzz today as House members start getting ready for committee work. House Speaker Joe Straus announced committee assignments Wednesday. New committee chairmen are hurriedly getting organized for meetings that will start in the next few days, while committee members are getting better acquainted with one another. The Senate has already commenced with committee meetings. To see the full list of House assignments, check out the Texas Tribune's story.

Texas House members gearing up for committee workFOIFT2015-02-05T17:44:01-06:00

Lawmakers to wait for study of committee substitute posting proposal

FOIFT2015-01-15T23:20:17-06:00

The Texas House, in debating its rules for the legislative session, decided Thursday to wait for the Texas Legislative Council to study a proposal that would require posting most "committee substitutes" to bills 24 hours in advance of a committee hearing. The idea put forth by Rep. Jonathan Stickland, R-Bedford, would give the public notice of a new version of a bill that is up for discussion in a committee hearing. That would benefit Texans who are traveling to Austin to testify on the bill, he said. Sometimes committee substitutes are offered at the last minute and those in the audience [...]

Lawmakers to wait for study of committee substitute posting proposalFOIFT2015-01-15T23:20:17-06:00

FOI Foundation to press for open government at Texas Capitol

FOIFT2015-01-13T20:07:31-06:00

As the Legislature convenes at the state Capitol, the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas is at work preparing to promote open government and free press legislation. We'll strive to keep the Texas Public Information Act and Texas Open Meetings Act strong for the benefit of all. We'll weigh in on a multitude of bills that affect public access to information. Watch for frequent blog updates from the FOI Foundation of Texas throughout the 84th legislative session, which began Tuesday. Opening day at the Legislature is filled with lots of ceremony, numerous visitors to the Capitol and the important business of [...]

FOI Foundation to press for open government at Texas CapitolFOIFT2015-01-13T20:07:31-06:00

Registration open for FOIFT annual conference

FOIFT2014-04-30T15:31:48-05:00

Registration is open for the FOI Foundation's Bernard and Audre Rapoport annual conference taking place in Austin on Friday, Sept. 12, 2014. Sessions are expected to address access to courts; best practices in public records requests; and upcoming open government efforts in the Legislature. The John Henry Faulk Luncheon taking place during the conference will feature presentation of the FOIFT's James Madison Award and the State Bar's Gavel Awards. Click here to register for the full-day conference or the luncheon only. Early bird conference registration is $110; luncheon only registration is $75. Contact FOI Foundation Executive Director Kelley Shannon at [email protected] [...]

Registration open for FOIFT annual conferenceFOIFT2014-04-30T15:31:48-05:00

Records show attorney bill in UT regent investigation tops $400K so far

FOIFT2014-02-12T15:43:26-06:00

By David Barer The Dallas Morning News Originally published Feb. 11, 2014 Attorneys assisting the University of Texas System and a Legislative committee investigating embattled regent Wallace Hall billed the state upwards of $400,000 for 2013 work, pay stubs indicate. The legal costs are a portion of the toll of the ongoing debacle, which critics say has sullied UT’s reputation and spurred the resignation of top leaders. Hall is under investigation for massive record requests he made of UT Austin and his possible mishandling of private student information, among other matters. Many believe Hall sought to remove UT Austin President Bill [...]

Records show attorney bill in UT regent investigation tops $400K so farFOIFT2014-02-12T15:43:26-06:00

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