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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
Despite evidence, Marlin ISD superintendent says uncertain future of district ‘made up’ news
By Shelly Conlon Waco Tribune-Herald Originally published Aug. 24, 2017 Marlin ISD Superintendent Michael Seabolt has publicly accused the Tribune-Herald of fabricating facts about the district’s future, but emails from a Texas Education Agency official state otherwise. In a video interview with the online [...]
AG: Spring Hill ISD must release scoreboard document it sought to withhold
By Meredith Shamburger Longview News-Journal Originally published Aug. 15, 2017 Spring Hill ISD cannot withhold a document it had sought to keep confidential relating to financing for a new scoreboard at its football stadium, the Texas Attorney General's Office has ruled. The district has [...]
A.H. Belo president, Dallas Morning News publisher Jim Moroney to receive James Madison Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 16, 2017 AUSTIN – Jim Moroney, publisher of The Dallas Morning News and chief executive officer of the A. H. Belo Corporation, is the recipient of the 2017 James Madison Award presented by the Freedom of Information Foundation of [...]