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FOI Foundation to press for open government at Texas Capitol

2015-01-13T20:07:31-06:00

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 Capitol2015-01-13T20:07:31-06:00

Registration open for FOIFT annual conference

2014-04-30T15:31:48-05:00

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 conference2014-04-30T15:31:48-05:00

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

2014-02-12T15:43:26-06:00

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 far2014-02-12T15:43:26-06:00

Open government efforts are cause for celebration

2013-09-30T19:37:54-05:00

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Originally published 13 August 2 An editor and reporter whose work in El Paso exposed a school test-rigging scandal and a state legislator from Corpus Christi who has worked to improve public access to government information are being recognized by the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas. In short, the group’s scheduled annual conference Friday in Austin is expected to be a celebration of and workshop on open government and the First Amendment. The accomplishments of these recipients are particularly suited for celebration. El Paso Times editor Robert Moore and former Times reporter Zahira Torres used the Texas Public Information Act to [...]

Open government efforts are cause for celebration2013-09-30T19:37:54-05:00

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