OUR MISSION
Advocating for Access to Public Information
We speak out for protecting and strengthening the Texas Public Information Act, the Texas Open Meetings Act and other freedom of information and free speech laws. We also educate the public about these laws.
Honoring Those Who Fight for Open Government
The FOI Foundation of Texas presents the annual James Madison Award to journalists, elected officials, attorneys and vigilant citizens for distinction in pursuing open government and First Amendment rights. The honor is bestowed at the annual FOI Foundation state conference. Nominations are accepted from the general public.
PROTECTING THE PUBLIC’S RIGHT TO KNOW
Since its formation in 1978, the FOI Foundation has helped citizens access government meetings and records while protecting free speech and a free press. Information is essential to participating in our democracy.
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Protecting The Rights Of Free Speech And Free Press
Parks and Wildlife Department keeping report on three Scouts’ deaths secret
By Jo Lee Ferguson Longview News-Journal Originally published Oct. 17, 2017 The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department wants to keep secret a report on the deaths this summer of three Boy Scouts who were electrocuted while sailboating on Lake O' the Pines. The News-Journal [...]
Denton Record-Chronicle: Open Trump Jr. speech to media
Denton Record-Chronicle Editorial Originally published Oct. 5, 2017 The Trump name wears controversy like a gaudy necklace. Sometimes it seems as if everything President Trump and his family do ends up as a subject for debate. Such is the case with Donald Trump Jr.'s [...]
Dallas Morning News: We urge Texas legislative leaders to get moving on protecting the public’s right to know
Dallas Morning News Editorial Originally published Oct. 3, 2017 Imagine getting the devastating news that your son died in police custody. Then imagine not being able to find out exactly what happened to him for months because officials won't release information. That describes the [...]