Capitol staffers Erickson, Aldredge to receive James Madison Award for transparency work
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 10, 2019 AUSTIN – Two legislative aides who worked relentlessly to strengthen the Texas Public Information Continue Reading →
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Texas Tribune Analysis: Some of the secrets of Texas government aren’t supposed to be secrets
By Ross RamseyThe Texas TribuneOriginally published March 25, 2019 The Texas Legislature, full of people who believe in open government Continue Reading →
Lawmakers file bill to repair Texas Public Information Act, help citizens track spending
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 21, 2019 AUSTIN – Two Texas lawmakers filed bipartisan legislation Thursday to strengthen the state’s Public Continue Reading →
Taxpayers needs to know how money is spent, say advocates for closing hole in Texas open records law
By Robert T. GarrettThe Dallas Morning NewsOriginally published Dec. 27, 2018 AUSTIN — Open government advocates in Texas say a Continue Reading →
Video: A conversation about Texas’ Public Information Act
Watch video of a policy primer on the Texas Public Information Act, a panel discussion hosted March 29 by the Continue Reading →