Threats from Gov. Abbott among reasons why a Texas school district keeps book challenges secretive
By Talia Richman The Dallas Morning News Originally published Jan. 10, 2022 Fear of retribution from Gov. Greg Abbott contributes Continue Reading →
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Texas open government advocates notch legislative wins but want more
By Daniel Van Oudenaren The Austin Bulldog Originally published Nov. 10, 2021 Advocates who pushed for changes to Texas’s public Continue Reading →
In pandemic era, Texans’ access to public information at risk
By Kelley Shannon Bold steps nearly 50 years ago created a landmark protection for the people’s right to know in Continue Reading →
The Highlander and The Dallas Morning News win 2020 Spirit of FOI Awards
October 28, 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUSTIN – Two Texas news organizations have won Spirit of FOI Awards for reporting on Continue Reading →
FOI Column: Even during a pandemic, government must be open with easy access
By Kelley Shannon Reopening public places amid the COVID-19 pandemic should certainly be carried out with caution. Government offices are Continue Reading →