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Texas Supreme Court denies Wallace Hall’s bid for UT records

2017-01-27T16:42:57-06:00

By Chuck Lindell Austin American Statesman Originally published Jan. 27, 2017 University of Texas System Regent Wallace Hall Jr. is not entitled to confidential records of an investigation into UT admissions, the Texas Supreme Court ruled Friday. The unanimous court ruled that Chancellor Bill McRaven did not exceed his authority in denying the records to Hall over concerns that access to private student information would violate the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Because McRaven did not act improperly, Hall could not overcome sovereign immunity, a legal principle that protects government actors from lawsuits and other legal action, the court [...]

Texas Supreme Court denies Wallace Hall’s bid for UT records2017-01-27T16:42:57-06:00

UT Regent Hall’s attorney faces tough questions over records in Texas Supreme Court hearing

2017-01-12T18:38:25-06:00

By Matthew Watkins The Texas Tribune Originally published Jan. 11, 2017 A lawyer for University of Texas System Regent Wallace Hall faced tough questioning Wednesday from state Supreme Court justices over whether he should be allowed to see confidential student admissions records that the UT System chancellor has denied him. Four of the nine justices in particular drilled down into Hall's argument that he needs the information to fulfill his oversight role of the UT System and that Chancellor Bill McRaven broke the law when he denied Hall that information. But at least two other justices were far more receptive to [...]

UT Regent Hall’s attorney faces tough questions over records in Texas Supreme Court hearing2017-01-12T18:38:25-06:00

UT System board rebukes regent Wallace Hall over recent public comments

2015-11-02T16:39:34-06:00

By Matthew Watkins The Texas Tribune Originally published Oct. 30, 2015 Frustrated with his recent public comments, the University of Texas System Board of Regents has again rebuked outspoken member Wallace Hall. In a special meeting Friday, the board voted to "express disagreement and disapproval" of recent statements by Hall, saying Hall doesn't speak for the board and that the continued public fighting needs to stop. "I cannot remain silent when Mr. Hall engages in constant criticisms and accusations," said board Chairman Paul Foster. Hall has clashed with leadership at the UT System and UT-Austin for years. Critics accused him of [...]

UT System board rebukes regent Wallace Hall over recent public comments2015-11-02T16:39:34-06:00

UT-Austin students take McRaven’s side in records fight with regent Hall

2015-07-17T17:21:46-05:00

By Benjamin Wermund Houston Chronicle Originally published July 16, 2015 In the ongoing fight over records between University of Texas System leaders, the students of the system's flagship UT Austin have sided with Chancellor Bill McRaven. UT Regent Wallace Hall, Jr. sued McRaven last month, saying he should be allowed to see federally protected student information that the University of Texas turned over to a private investigator. In a letter sent to the chancellor and regents this week, the presidents of the student government, Senate of College Councils and the president of the Graduate Student Assembly - three groups representing 50,000 [...]

UT-Austin students take McRaven’s side in records fight with regent Hall2015-07-17T17:21:46-05:00

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