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Tag Archives: Sharpstown

Watson, Capriglione: Close loopholes in the state Public Information Act

Posted on January 27, 2017 by foiftexas

By Kirk Watson and Giovanni Capriglione Published by the Houston Chronicle Jan. 26, 2017 After the Sharpstown fraud and bribery Continue Reading →

Posted in News, PIA, Texas Legislature, Transparency | Tagged Boeing, Giovanni Capriglione, Greater Houston Partnership, Kirk Watson, Sharpstown, Texas Public Information Act

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