Austin cites new state law to keep secret pandemic relief non-profits
By Ryan AutulloAustin American-StatesmanOriginally published Jan. 8, 2021 More than $6 million in taxpayer money flowed to Austin nonprofits affected Continue Reading →
Tag Archives: Texas Public Information Act
Newspaper highlights its best uses of Texas Public Information Act in 2020
By Marshall ReidDenton Record-ChronicleOriginally published Dec. 29, 2020 Each year, Denton Record-Chronicle reporters send dozens of requests for public information, a quasi-formal Continue Reading →
After shutting down workouts, UH avoids serious COVID-19 outbreaks, public records show
By Joseph DuarteHouston ChronicleOriginally published Nov. 12, 2020 The University of Houston athletic department has avoided any serious outbreaks of Continue Reading →
FOI Column: Even during a pandemic, government must be open with easy access
By Kelley Shannon Reopening public places amid the COVID-19 pandemic should certainly be carried out with caution. Government offices are Continue Reading →
Judge rules in favor of Odessa American, denies city request to dismiss public information lawsuit
By the Odessa AmericanOriginally published Oct. 12, 2020 A visiting state district judge has denied the City of Odessa’s request Continue Reading →