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Tag Archives: State Bar of Texas

State Bar announces Texas Gavel Award winners for 2019

Posted on July 9, 2019 by foiftexas

The State Bar of Texas Public Affairs Committee is pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 Texas Gavel Awards. Continue Reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, State Bar of Texas, Texas Gavel Awards

Winners of 2017 Texas Gavel Awards announced

Posted on July 20, 2017 by foiftexas

State Bar of Texas For Immediate Release July 19, 2017 Contact: Amy Starnes Public Information Director, State Bar of Texas Continue Reading →

Posted in Awards, News release, PIA, Transparency | Tagged Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, State Bar of Texas, Texas Gavel Awards

State Bar seeks entries for 2017 Texas Gavel Awards

Posted on January 9, 2017 by foiftexas

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 9, 2017 Contact Amy Starnes, State Bar of Texas (800) 204-2222, ext. 1706, or (512) 427-1706 Continue Reading →

Posted in Awards, News release | Tagged State Bar of Texas, Texas Gavel Awards

Texas Gavel Award winners announced

Posted on July 14, 2016 by foiftexas

State Bar of Texas News Release, July 6, 2016 AUSTIN — In-depth stories exploring life under Texas’s sex offender laws, Continue Reading →

Posted in Awards, Events, News release | Tagged Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, State Bar of Texas, Texas Gavel Awards

Open Government Seminar set for McAllen on June 9

Posted on May 31, 2016 by foiftexas

AUSTIN _ The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas will host an Open Government Seminar in McAllen on Thursday, June Continue Reading →

Posted in News release, PIA, Programs, TOMA, Transparency | Tagged Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, McAllen Chamber of Commerce, Open Government Seminar, State Bar of Texas, Texas Attorney General's Office

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