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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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CANCELED: Open Government Seminar-San Antonio on June 4
Because of continuing COVID-19 concerns and social distancing rules in public settings, the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas is canceling its Open Government Seminar previously scheduled for Thursday, June 4, at the San Antonio Public Library auditorium. The library is not allowing large [...]
Austin American-Statesman editorial: End the secrecy on virus deaths at nursing homes
By American-Statesman Editorial BoardAustin American-StatesmanOriginally published May 3, 2020 More than 300 coronavirus deaths in Texas have been tied to nursing homes and other senior living facilities. Which locations? For the most part, no one will say. In an extreme interpretation of state law, Texas [...]
FOI Foundation calls on health officials to identify nursing homes where COVID-19 is confirmed
April 29, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUSTIN – The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas called on state and local officials Wednesday to reveal the names and locations of nursing homes where cases and/or deaths from COVID-19 have been confirmed. The Texas Health and [...]