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
NBC News Chief White House Correspondent Garrett Haake to keynote FOI Foundation conference
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2026 AUSTIN - Garrett Haake, chief White House correspondent for NBC News, will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas state conference. The FOI Foundation annual conference emphasizes the importance of government transparency [...]
Open Government Seminar set for June 18 in Dallas-Fort Worth
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOI Foundation of Texas to hold Open Government Seminar on June 18 in Dallas-Fort Worth AUSTIN – The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas is holding an Open Government Seminar in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on Thursday, June 18, 2026, featuring [...]
FOIFT announces Ralph Langer and Joel White scholarship recipients
For Immediate Release April 30, 2026 FOI Foundation announces 2026-27 journalism and law school scholarship recipients AUSTIN – Journalism student William Fry of Texas Tech University has been selected to receive this year’s Ralph Langer Scholarship awarded by the nonprofit Freedom of Information Foundation [...]