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Tag: Texas Open Meetings Act
Sunshine Week reminds public officials of their obligation to openness
The Texas Open Meetings Act is designed to let members of the public see what their elected officials are up to. But sometimes, you watch them in action and still wonder what they’re up to.
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Started in Florida in 2002, Sunshine Week spotlights the public’s right to know.
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NFOIC’s State FOIA Friday for March 8, 2013
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El Paso public records ordinance creates some confusion and concern
NFOIC’s State FOIA Friday for October 26, 2012
A few state FOIA and local open government news items selected from many of interest that we might or might not have drawn attention to earlier in the week:
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Embarrassing open meetings moment could produce good result
From Statesman.com:
An embarrassing chapter in Austin City Hall history is about to draw to a close, but the extended inquiry into whether six current and one former council member broke the state’s open meetings law shouldn’t be forgotten.
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Texas Open Meetings Act upheld
From MySanAntonio.com:
In a victory for open government, a federal court Tuesday ruled against a lawsuit filed by Texas municipal officials who have been fighting for six years to escape criminal penalties for holding public meetings behind closed doors.
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Texas attorney general asked to investigate Dallas police record handling
From Dallas Morning News:
The Dallas Morning News has asked the state attorney general’s office to investigate the Dallas Police Department for possible violations of state open-records laws.
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Bowie County (Tx.) Commissioners support open government request
From BowieCountyCitizen.com:
By a unanimous vote, the Bowie County Commissioners adopted a resolution supporting citizens empowerment for open government and accountability in county government at the request of former Pct. 4 Commissioner Carl Teel.
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Open Meetings Act meant to ensure full disclosure
From MyWestTexas.com:
We have been disappointed in the 15 city leaders who have challenged the Texas Open Meetings Act in court since 2009. We think this is an effort to protect elected officials from doing the public’s business in the open.
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