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Tag Archives: Rep. Joe Moody

Travis County trying to withhold information about its opposition to open records legislation

Posted on July 14, 2020 by foiftexas

By John EngelKXANOriginally published July 13, 2020 Travis County will ask the Attorney General’s office whether it can withhold communication Continue Reading →

Posted in News, PIA, Texas Legislature, Transparency | Tagged House Bill 147, in-custody death, Rep. Joe Moody, Texas Attorney General's Office, Texas Public Information Act

Capitol staffers Erickson, Aldredge to receive James Madison Award for transparency work

Posted on September 10, 2019 by foiftexas

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 10, 2019 AUSTIN – Two legislative aides who worked relentlessly to strengthen the Texas Public Information Continue Reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged James Madison Award, Katy Aldredge, Kelsey Erickson, Rep. Giovanni Capriglione, Rep. Joe Moody, Sen. Kirk Watson, Texas Public Information Act, Texas Supreme Court

Rep. Todd Hunter files two major transparency bills at Texas Capitol

Posted on February 13, 2019 by foiftexas

By Kelley Shannon Executive Director FOI Foundation of Texas Feb. 13, 2019 Two major bills in the FOI Foundation and Texas Continue Reading →

Posted in News, PIA, Texas Legislature, Transparency | Tagged custodian loophole, dates of birth, Rep. Joe Moody, Rep. Todd Hunter, Texas Public Information Act

Editorial: Don’t bury police video with those who die in custody

Posted on January 16, 2019 by foiftexas

By American-Statesman Editorial BoardAustin American-StatesmanOriginally published Jan. 10, 2019 Police video has the power to give an unbiased, unflinching view Continue Reading →

Posted in News, PIA, Texas Legislature, Transparency | Tagged Austin American-Statesman, police video, Rep. Joe Moody, Texas Public Information Act

Austin police won’t release video, citing Public Information Act loophole used increasingly when suspect dies

Posted on January 4, 2019 by foiftexas

By Josh Hinkle and Sarah RafiqueKXAN-TVOriginally published Jan. 3, 2019 The parents of a teenager who shot himself in a Continue Reading →

Posted in News, PIA, Texas Legislature | Tagged Austin Police Department, Rep. Joe Moody

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