Texas Open Meetings Act

Grand jury investigates secrecy allegations in Irving ISD

2014-01-14T03:01:15-06:00

By Avi Selk The Dallas Morning News Originally published Nov. 1, 2013 During a bitter power struggle in the spring, four Irving ISD school board members accused their colleague Steven Jones of breaking state laws and district policies. They asked the state to investigate him. But the state declined, and then the tables turned. A grand jury is now investigating the four trustees after Jones complained that their request was illegal. “He’s trying to destroy us over false accusations,” former board President Ronda Huffstetler said after she learned last week of the investigation, which could lead to a criminal trial if [...]

Grand jury investigates secrecy allegations in Irving ISD2014-01-14T03:01:15-06:00

Public has right to hear Dallas City Council discussion

2014-01-14T03:02:07-06:00

The Dallas Morning News Originally published Oct. 21, 2013 The Dallas City Council plans to meet behind closed doors Wednesday to discuss city staffers’ questionable activity impeding the local launch of Uber, an online car service. The public has a right to hear this discussion, in spite of the twisted rationale cited by Mayor Mike Rawlings and City Attorney Warren Ernst to keep it closed. Uber allows customers to use a mobile phone app to summon independent, licensed limousine drivers. That puts Uber in direct competition with traditional taxi companies like Yellow Cab. It’s easy and quick, though often more expensive. [...]

Public has right to hear Dallas City Council discussion2014-01-14T03:02:07-06:00

YISD trustees question board president’s actions

2013-10-18T20:44:06-05:00

By Alex Hinojosa El Paso Times Originally published Oct. 18, 2013 Trustees of the Ysleta Independent School District are questioning whether the board president's recent actions to recess during a heated argument at a district board meeting violated the Texas Open Meetings Act. Earlier this week, Trustees Shane Haggerty, Ana Dueñez and Connie Woodruff each sent a letter to board President Patricia McLean, requesting a special meeting so that the district could address her motion for a recess during a heated argument at a board meeting Oct. 9. After McLean called for a recess, Trustee Marty Reyes seconded the motion, and [...]

YISD trustees question board president’s actions2013-10-18T20:44:06-05:00

West conducts ‘do-over’ in city administrator vote

2013-10-14T17:19:17-05:00

By TOMMY WITHERSPOON Waco Tribune-Herald Originally published Oct. 12, 2013 West City Council members have called a special meeting for Monday to hire a city administrator because their Oct. 1 vote did not comply with the Texas Open Meetings Act and is not valid. The council will meet at 5 p.m. Monday at West City Hall and is expected to vote — for a second time — to hire West native Shelly Nors as West’s first city administrator. The administrator, the city’s top position reporting to the council, will oversee 19 full-time city employees and focus on grant-writing, economic development and [...]

West conducts ‘do-over’ in city administrator vote2013-10-14T17:19:17-05:00

Key open government legislation taking effect Sept. 1

2013-09-19T16:53:27-05:00

Two major open government bills passed by the 83rd Legislature become law on Sunday, Sept. 1. A modernization of the Texas Public Information Act contained in Senate Bill 1368 makes it clear that electronic messages dealing with official business are public, regardless of the type of message or device it’s transmitted on. That means the TPIA will adapt to modern modes of communication, such as text messaging, emails and instant messaging. Attorney General Greg Abbott’s office has been ruling for some time that these messages are public, and now it will be codified into law. The legislation also provides that contracts [...]

Key open government legislation taking effect Sept. 12013-09-19T16:53:27-05:00

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