Wallace Hall

Texas Supreme Court denies Wallace Hall’s bid for UT records

2017-01-27T16:42:57-06:00

By Chuck Lindell Austin American Statesman Originally published Jan. 27, 2017 University of Texas System Regent Wallace Hall Jr. is not entitled to confidential records of an investigation into UT admissions, the Texas Supreme Court ruled Friday. The unanimous court ruled that Chancellor Bill McRaven did not exceed his authority in denying the records to Hall over concerns that access to private student information would violate the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Because McRaven did not act improperly, Hall could not overcome sovereign immunity, a legal principle that protects government actors from lawsuits and other legal action, the court [...]

Texas Supreme Court denies Wallace Hall’s bid for UT records2017-01-27T16:42:57-06:00

UT Regent Hall’s attorney faces tough questions over records in Texas Supreme Court hearing

2017-01-12T18:38:25-06:00

By Matthew Watkins The Texas Tribune Originally published Jan. 11, 2017 A lawyer for University of Texas System Regent Wallace Hall faced tough questioning Wednesday from state Supreme Court justices over whether he should be allowed to see confidential student admissions records that the UT System chancellor has denied him. Four of the nine justices in particular drilled down into Hall's argument that he needs the information to fulfill his oversight role of the UT System and that Chancellor Bill McRaven broke the law when he denied Hall that information. But at least two other justices were far more receptive to [...]

UT Regent Hall’s attorney faces tough questions over records in Texas Supreme Court hearing2017-01-12T18:38:25-06:00

Judge to rule on Wallace Hall’s suit for documents next week

2015-12-11T15:12:52-06:00

By Bobby Blanchard The Dallas Morning News Originally published Dec. 10, 2015 AUSTIN — The judge presiding over UT Regent Wallace Hall’s lawsuit said in court on Thursday he would issue a ruling next week on whether University of Texas System Regent Wallace Hall has the right to records he requested from the system months ago. Hall wants records underlying an independent report that found several dozen underqualified students were admitted to UT-Austin with the help of connections from big named donors, lawmakers and other powerful figures. Chancellor William McRaven and the UT System was willing to give Hall the records [...]

Judge to rule on Wallace Hall’s suit for documents next week2015-12-11T15:12:52-06:00

UT System board rebukes regent Wallace Hall over recent public comments

2015-11-02T16:39:34-06:00

By Matthew Watkins The Texas Tribune Originally published Oct. 30, 2015 Frustrated with his recent public comments, the University of Texas System Board of Regents has again rebuked outspoken member Wallace Hall. In a special meeting Friday, the board voted to "express disagreement and disapproval" of recent statements by Hall, saying Hall doesn't speak for the board and that the continued public fighting needs to stop. "I cannot remain silent when Mr. Hall engages in constant criticisms and accusations," said board Chairman Paul Foster. Hall has clashed with leadership at the UT System and UT-Austin for years. Critics accused him of [...]

UT System board rebukes regent Wallace Hall over recent public comments2015-11-02T16:39:34-06:00

LBJ Library Director Updegrove speech, open records discussions featured at conference

2015-09-03T16:56:23-05:00

AUSTIN _ Texas ethics disclosures and access to university admissions records will highlight debate and discussion at the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas state conference Sept. 17, when open government champions also will be honored. This year’s Bernard and Audre Rapoport Annual State Conference, “Transparency: Talk vs. Practice,” takes place at the Hyatt Regency in Austin. “Our state has a proud history of standing up for open government and the people’s right to know,” said Kelley Shannon, executive director of the FOI Foundation of Texas. “At this gathering, we celebrate those principles and look to strengthen them in the future.” [...]

LBJ Library Director Updegrove speech, open records discussions featured at conference2015-09-03T16:56:23-05:00

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