Laura Prather

Legislation by Rep. Todd Hunter would strengthen Texas Public Information Act

2015-02-24T15:51:27-06:00

AUSTIN – Citizens requesting government records would have improved access to public information stored in private electronic accounts under newly filed legislation by Rep. Todd Hunter, R-Corpus Christi. House Bill 1764 amends the Texas Public Information Act to specify that a government officer or employee in possession of public records must hand that information over to the governmental body upon request. The Texas Legislature approved a measure in 2013 clarifying that public business, even if it’s conducted on private electronic devices or in private email accounts, is public record. That placed into law what the Texas Attorney General’s Office had been [...]

Legislation by Rep. Todd Hunter would strengthen Texas Public Information Act2015-02-24T15:51:27-06:00

Judge awards attorneys’ fees after TV station won anti-SLAPP lawsuit appeal

2014-10-16T21:19:52-05:00

A Harris County judge has awarded Houston ABC affiliate KTRK-TV more than $250,000 in attorneys’ fees after the station won an appeal in an anti-SLAPP case, or anti-strategic lawsuit against public participation. Austin-based Partner Laura Prather of Haynes and Boone, LLP, and Of Counsel Catherine Robb represented KTRK in the case. “This matter is a prime example of why the anti-SLAPP statute was created - to protect the freedom of speech,” said Prather. “We are thrilled to have persevered each time the plaintiff sued and the final ruling by the judge reiterates that meritless lawsuits filed out of retaliation for one [...]

Judge awards attorneys’ fees after TV station won anti-SLAPP lawsuit appeal2014-10-16T21:19:52-05:00

FOIFT ED Kelley Shannon on Austin’s Capital Tonight

2013-09-30T20:25:13-05:00

On a Friday segment of YNN’s Capital Tonight, Executive Director Kelley Shannon joined anchor Paul Brown to discuss the Freedom of Information Foundation and its mission, open government successes and failures during the 83rd legislative session, and the upcoming 2013 Bernard and Audre Rapoport state conference. FOIFT will host its annual conference this Friday, August 9th at the Sheraton Austin. Speakers, panelists and honorees include, Sen. Wendy Davis, Sen. Judith Zaffirini, Rep. Todd Hunter, Rep. Giovanni Capriglione, Tom “Smitty” Smith, Laura Prather, Reeve Hamilton and more. If you would like to join us, please register today.

FOIFT ED Kelley Shannon on Austin’s Capital Tonight2013-09-30T20:25:13-05:00

Open government in Texas is getting more open thanks to new state laws

2013-09-19T16:34:50-05:00

By Dave Lieber, Dallas News Published: 25 July 2013 11:04 PM Don’t fall off your chair when you hear this, but the Legislature has enacted major changes in how Texans can monitor their local, county and state governments. These changes are for the better for both officials and the public. Texas is the first state in the nation to create a new way to monitor the work and deliberations of government officials. Each government, whether it be city council, school district, county commissioners court or a state agency, is now allowed to create an Internet message board where officials, both elected [...]

Open government in Texas is getting more open thanks to new state laws2013-09-19T16:34:50-05:00

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