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
Support FOI Foundation’s free speech, open government mission in this week’s fundraiser
We're making an online push this week to increase support for the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas and its mission of promoting the First Amendment and open government. The public's right to know is crucial to our democracy. We cannot make decisions about [...]
Texas Monthly: Texas has a transparency problem
By Leif Reigstad Texas Monthly Originally published Dec. 5, 2016 Texas received a grade of D- in the Center for Public Integrity‘s state rankings for accountability and transparency last November, including an F in the “public access to information” category. And the Lone Star State certainly [...]
City of East Mountain faces lawsuit claiming Texas Public Information Act violation
By Christina Lane Longview News-Journal Originally published Dec. 2, 2016 A new lawsuit filed against the city of East Mountain claims it violated the Texas Public Information Act. The lawsuit was filed Thursday in the Upshur County Clerk's Office by Lester Glover, an East [...]