Rep. Todd Hunter

Know your open government rights, remember these basics

2020-02-05T16:23:06-06:00

By Kelley ShannonExecutive DirectorFOI Foundation of Texas Whatever our political views, certainly we can agree we have the right to know how government is conducting business. How are taxpayer dollars spent? Who is influencing decisions? Access to information allows us to speak up and hold public officials accountable, while a lack of transparency diminishes trust in government. The Texas Public Information Act and Texas Open Meetings Act are the state’s main open government laws. Based on recent frequently asked questions about these laws, here are a few important reminders: Requested information must be provided promptly. That means as soon as possible and [...]

Know your open government rights, remember these basics2020-02-05T16:23:06-06:00

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

2022-03-31T17:08:26-05:00

By Kelley Shannon Executive Director FOI Foundation of Texas Feb. 13, 2019 Two major bills in the FOI Foundation and Texas Sunshine Coalition open government legislative agenda have been filed by Rep. Todd Hunter, R-Corpus Christi. House Bill 1655 would restore public access to dates of birth in many public documents, including criminal justice records and candidate applications. This helps to ensure accuracy in reporting and allows public vetting of politicians running for office. House Bill 1700, a bill that closes the "custodian loophole" in the Texas Public Information Act, would make it easer to obtain public records contained in officials' private devices or [...]

Rep. Todd Hunter files two major transparency bills at Texas Capitol2022-03-31T17:08:26-05:00

Corpus Christi community members, civic leaders talk importance of open government

2022-03-31T17:08:29-05:00

By Kelley Shannon Executive Director Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas CORPUS CHRISTI - The public must have access to information about how taxpayer money is spent and other basic government data, transparency advocates said Thursday at a forum organized by state Rep. Todd Hunter of Corpus Christi. The event focused on the importance of access to information in holding government accountable. "This isn't partisan," Hunter told the audience at Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi. He noted that many people say they are in favor of transparency, but he said some leaders do not take action and allow special interests to [...]

Corpus Christi community members, civic leaders talk importance of open government2022-03-31T17:08:29-05:00

Video: A conversation about Texas’ Public Information Act

2018-03-30T14:16:33-05:00

Watch video of a policy primer on the Texas Public Information Act, a panel discussion hosted March 29 by the Texas Public Policy Foundation and co-sponsored by the FOI Foundation of Texas and an assortment of other organizations. This was one of several Sunshine Month activities in Texas. Texas Tribune Executive Editor Ross Ramsey moderated the conversation, which featured First Amendment attorney Laura Prather, an FOI Foundation board member; state Sen. Kirk Watson; state Rep. Todd Hunter; and James Quintero of the Texas Public Policy Foundation. https://www.texastribune.org/2018/03/29/livestream-conversation-about-texas-public-information-act/  

Video: A conversation about Texas’ Public Information Act2018-03-30T14:16:33-05:00
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