Public access to records still spotty 30 years later
By Stephanie Threinen
Access to public records in Central Texas depends on what you request
and from where it's requested. a recent Texas Journalist investigation
shows. But, some offices, while supplying records, violated procedures
in Texas' Public Information Act.
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Some are foggy on opening of records
By Lorraine Branham
I should give half of the credit for this second edition
of the Texas Journalist to the editor and publisher
of the Baytown Sun. Last October, Wanda "Fluffy"
Cash, who also is president of the Freedom of Information
Foundation of Texas, invited the UT School of Journalism
to join in celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Texas
Open Records Act.
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Attorney
general extends government openness
By Jeffrey Gilbert
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott is making changes.
When he ran for office last fall, one of the focal points
of his campaign was the importatnce of open government
and the Texas Public Information Act. Now that he is
in office, Abbott is working to keep his promise and
ensure that the act is followed.
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Texas press groups maintain FOI vigil
By Joanna Watson
In the wake of Sept. 11, 2001, freedom of information
has been an even more controversial topic. Fear of terrorism
and a heightened national security has sparked legislation
that may restrict the public's legal right to access
information.
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