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Tag Archives: Texas State University

Texas senators examine free speech on college campuses

Posted on February 1, 2018 by foiftexas

By Ralph K.M. Haurwitz Austin American-Statesman Originally published Jan. 31, 2018 SAN MARCOS —Incidents of hecklers shouting down controversial figures Continue Reading →

Posted in News, Texas Legislature, Transparency | Tagged First Amendment, Rudy Martinez, Sen. Joan Huffman, Texas Senate, Texas Southern University, Texas State University, University of Texas, University Star

Austin Music Census data to remain private

Posted on February 4, 2016 by foiftexas

By Kevin Curtin Austin Chronicle Originally published Feb. 1, 2016 A drawn-out open records dispute over results from last year’s Continue Reading →

Posted in News, PIA, Transparency | Tagged Austin Music Census, Cindy Royal, Texas State University, Titan Music Group

Open records squabble blooms over Austin Music Census data

Posted on October 6, 2015 by foiftexas

By Lilly Rockwell Austin American-Statesman Originally published Oct. 5, 2015 For Texas State University professor Cindy Royal, the Austin Music Continue Reading →

Posted in News, PIA, Transparency | Tagged Austin Music Census, Texas Public Information Act, Texas State University, Titan Music Group

FOIFT’s Light of Day project results in student stories on university fees

Posted on May 12, 2014 by foiftexas

Students at Texas State University this semester tracked data on student fees as part of the FOI Foundation’s Light of Continue Reading →

Posted in News | Tagged FOI Foundation, student fees, Study Abroad, Texas State University

Sunshine Week: FOIFT’s Light of Day Project provides data reporting training

Posted on March 18, 2014 by foiftexas

College students in the Light of Day reporting project funded by the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas are getting Continue Reading →

Posted in Programs, Uncategorized | Tagged Investigative Reporters and Editors, Light of Day, Tarleton State University, Texas State University

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