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Lawmaker spoke to grand jury after making open government complaint

2014-11-24T16:02:06-06:00

By Bill Hanna Fort Worth Star-Telegram Originally published Nov. 23, 2014 A state representative said last week that he testified before a Henderson County grand jury after bringing a complaint against the Tarrant Regional Water District because of the way it conducts business. State Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Terrell, said he took a complaint to Henderson County District Attorney Scott McKee last summer. Gooden told the Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce this month that he had been contacted by a private citizen concerning allegations about the water district, according to the Athens Daily Review. “I wanted to know how they [...]

Lawmaker spoke to grand jury after making open government complaint2014-11-24T16:02:06-06:00

On the road again: Open Government Seminar headed to Denton

2014-11-05T20:19:41-06:00

AUSTIN _ The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas is hosting an Open Government Seminar in Denton for residents throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area featuring training in the state’s public meetings and public records laws. The non-profit FOI Foundation, partnering with Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott’s office, will offer the one-day seminar on Tuesday, Dec. 9, in Denton. It is designed for government employees, journalists and any citizens who want to learn more about the Texas Public Information Act and Texas Open Meetings Act. “Texas open government laws allow citizens to access information and participate in our democracy. These laws also [...]

On the road again: Open Government Seminar headed to Denton2014-11-05T20:19:41-06:00

First Amendment rights, open government essential to democracy

2022-03-31T17:08:45-05:00

By Kelley Shannon Executive Director Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas Sept. 4, 2014 Defending the U.S. Constitution is popular these days, when it centers on gun rights, states’ rights or search and seizure protections. As we guard the principles of our nation’s founders, let’s not overlook the all-important First Amendment of the Constitution and its guarantee of free speech and free press, which, along with public access to government information, are crucial to our democracy. The non-profit Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas has been fighting for these First Amendment liberties and the doctrine of open government since the foundation [...]

First Amendment rights, open government essential to democracy2022-03-31T17:08:45-05:00

Alpine residents decry limiting speech at city meetings

2014-08-11T15:07:35-05:00

By Alberto Tomas Halpern Big Bend Sentinel Originally published Aug. 7, 2014 ALPINE – Alpine residents exercising their First Amendment rights of free speech at Tuesday’s regular city meeting were unanimous in their dissent of a proposed ordinance that would have, among other things, strictly limited public comments at city meetings. The draft ordinance, as currently written, and whose first reading was approved by council on July 15, would have limited public comments at meetings to eight individuals; limited speech to two minutes, down from three; would have required residents wishing to speak to sign up the day of the meeting [...]

Alpine residents decry limiting speech at city meetings2014-08-11T15:07:35-05:00

In whistleblower lawsuit, ex-Donna city manager claims council members cut bills for friends

2014-07-01T16:07:12-05:00

By Elizabeth Findell The Monitor Originally published July 1, 2014 Donna city leaders ordered their ex-city manager to waive city fees for friends and fired him after he notified authorities, according to claims in a lawsuit brought under the Texas Whistleblower Act this month. City Council members fired City Manager Oscar Ramirez March 31, giving no specific reasons for the dismissal. On June 12, he sued the five council members who had voted to fire him. He also sued bridge consultant Ernesto Silva. The lawsuit claims Mayor David Simmons, Councilmen Joey Garza and Simon Sauceda and ex-Councilwoman Irene Muñoz had given [...]

In whistleblower lawsuit, ex-Donna city manager claims council members cut bills for friends2014-07-01T16:07:12-05:00

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