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Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson, Rep. Todd Hunter to speak at FOI conference

2014-08-14T21:18:35-05:00

AUSTIN _ First Amendment and open government advocates will address court access, social media usage and updates to public records laws when the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas hosts its state conference Sept. 12. This year’s conference, “A Road Map to Open Government,” takes place at the Hilton Austin and includes speakers and attendees from throughout Texas. “It’s an opportunity for Texans who are devoted to open government - whether at the state Capitol, city hall or the courts – to come together to learn and exchange ideas,” said Kelley Shannon, executive director of the FOI Foundation of Texas. “We [...]

Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson, Rep. Todd Hunter to speak at FOI conference2014-08-14T21:18:35-05:00

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

FOIFT honors Rep. Todd Hunter, hears from Sen. Wendy Davis

2013-09-19T17:13:28-05:00

PRESS RELEASE AUSTIN -- Prominent Texas legislators urged Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas conference attendees Friday to remain vigilant in their open government and free speech advocacy. Rep. Todd Hunter, R-Corpus Christi, who received the organization’s inaugural Open Government Lawmaker of the Year Award, said he was raised in a family that valued free speech and noted that many elected officials support open government and First Amendment rights. The keynote speaker, Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, told the crowd that some open government gains were made by this year’s Legislature, but that more work remains to be done. Government must [...]

FOIFT honors Rep. Todd Hunter, hears from Sen. Wendy Davis2013-09-19T17:13:28-05:00

FOIFT ED Kelley Shannon on Austin’s Capital Tonight

2013-09-30T20:25:13-05:00

On a Friday segment of YNN’s Capital Tonight, Executive Director Kelley Shannon joined anchor Paul Brown to discuss the Freedom of Information Foundation and its mission, open government successes and failures during the 83rd legislative session, and the upcoming 2013 Bernard and Audre Rapoport state conference. FOIFT will host its annual conference this Friday, August 9th at the Sheraton Austin. Speakers, panelists and honorees include, Sen. Wendy Davis, Sen. Judith Zaffirini, Rep. Todd Hunter, Rep. Giovanni Capriglione, Tom “Smitty” Smith, Laura Prather, Reeve Hamilton and more. If you would like to join us, please register today.

FOIFT ED Kelley Shannon on Austin’s Capital Tonight2013-09-30T20:25:13-05:00

Rep. Todd Hunter named Open Government Lawmaker of the Year

2013-09-19T16:16:32-05:00

AUSTIN -- Rep. Todd Hunter, who has authored legislation to improve public access to government and protect First Amendment rights, is receiving the Open Government Lawmaker of the Year Award from the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas. Hunter, R-Corpus Christi, is chairman of the House Calendars Committee. He served in the House from 1989-97 and returned in 2009. He has long been an advocate for open government. Hunter will receive the award during the FOI Foundation’s annual conference Aug. 9 in Austin. During the 83rd Legislature this year, Hunter worked to modernize the Texas Public Information Act to reflect the [...]

Rep. Todd Hunter named Open Government Lawmaker of the Year2013-09-19T16:16:32-05:00

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