Paxton, Travis County agree on terms for transparency laws

Paxton, Travis County agree on terms for transparency laws

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said an agreement was reached Wednesday that would require the Travis County Commissioners Court to comply with government transparency laws.  The final agreement from the AG’s office stemmed from the Commissioners Court authorizing the transfer of county funds for the security of Travis County District Attorney José Garza in November 2024.  In September 2024, Paxton sued the Commissioners Court…

Transparency bills advancing at Texas Capitol shine light on government

Sunlight is starting to break through at the Capitol in the final month of the Texas legislative session.

Transparency bills advancing at Texas Capitol shine light on government - Palo Pinto Press

By Kelley ShannonFreedom of Information Foundation of Texas Kelley Shannon Sunlight is starting to break through at the Capitol in the final month of the Texas legislative session. Open government measures have won passage in the House of Representatives with bipartisan support, and more House votes are scheduled on legislation championed by the broad-based Texas Sunshine Coalition.However, this transparency legislation is still waiting to be he…