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Tag Archives: transparency

Why Austin ISD’s search for a new leader will remain confidential despite calls for transparency

Posted on July 20, 2020 by foiftexas

By Melissa B. TaboadaAustin American-StatesmanOriginally published July 17, 2020 Days before the Austin school board is slated to select a Continue Reading →

Posted in News, PIA, Transparency | Tagged Austin ISD, Austin school board, superintendent searches, Texas Public Information Act, transparency

Commentary: Transparency, economic development regulations are dying in Texas

Posted on February 7, 2019 by foiftexas

By Nathan M. Jensen and Calvin Thrall University of Texas Commentary in Austin American-Statesman Originally published Feb. 6, 2019 Amazon’s Continue Reading →

Posted in News, PIA, Texas Legislature, Transparency | Tagged Amazon, Economic development, Texas Enterprise Fund, transparency

Dallas Morning News: How transparent is your community?

Posted on January 26, 2015 by foiftexas

By Bob Mong Editor The Dallas Morning News Originally published Jan. 24, 2015 As a citizen, you have the right Continue Reading →

Posted in News, PIA, Transparency | Tagged Bob Mong, Dallas Morning News, Texas Public Information Act, transparency

Change in sheriff’s public information policy poses access problems

Posted on July 22, 2014 by foiftexas

By Karen Antonacci The Monitor Originally published July 20, 2014 When the story of an appeals court judge arrested July Continue Reading →

Posted in PIA, Transparency | Tagged Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, Nora Lydia Longoria, Texas Public Information Act, transparency

Abbott stands by transparency record some say is mixed

Posted on July 21, 2014 by foiftexas

By Terri Langford The Texas Tribune Originally published July 17, 2014 Ask Texas Attorney General and Republican gubernatorial hopeful Greg Abbott about Continue Reading →

Posted in PIA, Transparency | Tagged Brian Collister, Greg Abbott, Joe Larsen, transparency, use of force

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