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Aleshire: Judge’s ruling shows officials must comply with Texas Open Meetings Act

Travis County · Travis County

Aleshire: Judge’s ruling shows officials must comply with Texas Open Meetings Act

By Bill Aleshire Attorney On June 23, Judge Catherine Mauzy signed our summary judgment order (Les Carnes, Jim Camp, Cathy Ramsey, and Gabrielle Moore v. Hays County Judge & Commissioners, Cause No. D-1-GN-25-002049, 126th District Court, Travis County, Texas) granting our clients' election contest and killed the $439 million Hays County Road Bonds due to [...]Read Article

Governor signs a leading Sunshine Coalition transparency measure

Greg Abbott · Southlake

Governor signs a leading Sunshine Coalition transparency measure

Gov. Greg Abbott has signed into law House Bill 4219, requiring governments to issue a written response to requestors who seek records under the Texas Public Information Act. The measure, a proposal of the Texas Sunshine Coalition, was put forth by Rep. Giovanni Capriglione, R-Southlake, and Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo. It requires a written government reply Read Article

Texas lawmakers pass Public Information Act response bill, other transparency measures

For Immediate Release June 2, 2025 Texas Legislature passes Public Information Act response bill, sends it to governor AUSTIN – The Texas Legislature has approved a measure requiring government agencies to respond to public information requestors or face consequences – an important step in making government more accountable. House Bill 4219, put forth by Rep. [...]Austin, Texas · Austin Read Article

Texas Legislature passes TPIA ‘required response’ bill, sends it to governor

By Kelley Shannon FOI Foundation Executive Director The Texas Senate on Tuesday unanimously passed House Bill 4219 by Sen. Judith Zaffirini and Rep. Giovanni Capriglione, which requires governments to respond to public information requestors or face consequences. HB 4219 - already approved by the House - has now been sent to Gov. Greg Abbott. Unfortunately, some government officialsAustin, Texas · Austin Read Article

Paxton, Travis County agree on terms for transparency laws

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

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…Ken Paxton · Mexia See the Story

Local students receive scholarships

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DICKINSON - Within the evolving landscape of higher education, scholarship support is possibly more essential than ever for students applying for college. For the past 35 years, Consolidated in Dickinson has offered scholarships to area students. Recently, Consolidated awarded ten high school seniors $1,000 each. Four students from Dickinson were included in the recipients; Elysa McAvoy, Jack Wood, Haylee Wegleitner and Rhett Seaks. Each student…Education · New England See the Story

Texas House approves TPIA required response bill, helping to inform requestors

The Texas House passed HB 4219 on Friday by Rep. Giovanni Capriglione, backed by the FOI Foundation of Texas and the Texas Sunshine Coalition. The bill now moves on to the Texas Senate. The legislation requires governments to reply to public information requestors even if there are no responsive records or when the governmental body [...]Austin, Texas · Austin Read Article

South Carolinians can be sued for criticizing politicians. A Statehouse bill could stop it.

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South Carolina is one of 15 states not to have enacted so-called anti-SLAPP legislation, which minimize strategic lawsuits by people in power designed to dissuade people from criticizing their politicians.See the Story

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