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Tag Archives: McAllen

Texas high court carves “monstrous loophole” for government secrets

Posted on August 8, 2016 by foiftexas

By Jim Malewitz The Texas Tribune Originally published Aug. 5, 2016 Thanks to the Texas Supreme Court, McAllen taxpayers cannot Continue Reading →

Posted in News, PIA, Texas Legislature, Transparency | Tagged Attorney General Ken Paxton, Bill Cobb, Boeing, Chesapeake Energy, Enrique Iglesias, Joe Larsen, McAllen, Rep. Giovanni Captriglione, Rep. Terry Canales, Texas Public Information Act, Texas Supreme Court, Uber

FOI Foundation of Texas to hold Open Government Seminar in Rio Grande Valley

Posted on May 6, 2014 by foiftexas

The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas is hosting an Open Government Seminar for Rio Grande Valley residents featuring training Continue Reading →

Posted in News, News release, PIA, TOMA | Tagged Kelley Shannon, McAllen, Open Government Seminar, Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Public Information Act

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Texas FOI News

New transparency laws effective Sept. 1 September 2, 2021
Odessa American publisher, veteran journalist Patrick Canty to receive James Madison Award August 26, 2021
Time to register: FOI Foundation state conference coming up Sept. 24 August 24, 2021
Supplying information swiftly – not delaying it – is government’s duty July 30, 2021
Austin police will now release video footage of critical incidents within 10 days July 23, 2021

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Winners of research competition to present findings at 2021 FOI Summit September 7, 2021

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