The FOI Foundation of Texas state conference Sept. 26 featured a lineup of impactful speakers and discussions addressing a range of open government and free speech topics. Thanks to all the conference participants, planners and attendees. Video recordings of each panel session and the luncheon speeches are now available on our website at https://foift.org/about/video/| Freedom of Information Foundation Texas
Austin American-Statesman, KVUE and Odessa American win 2025 Spirit of FOI Awards| Freedom of Information Foundation Texas
FOI Column: Open government impacts our lives in big ways| Freedom of Information Foundation Texas
The FOI Foundation of Texas annual state conference is almost here. Register now to join us Friday, Sept. 26, in Austin for a powerful lineup of speakers and panel discussions. CLICK HERE to register for the Sept. 26 conference. This year’s conference “We the People: Holding Government Accountable” is Friday, Sept. 26, 2025,| Freedom of Information Foundation Texas
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 3, 2025 AUSTIN – Bill Aleshire, an attorney devoted to protecting the public’s access to government information, will receive the prestigious James Madison Award for his decades-long commitment to upholding Texas’ open meetings and open records laws. Aleshire, who initially made his mark in government transparency as a public official and [...]| Freedom of Information Foundation Texas
UPDATE, Sept. 4: The Texas House adjourned its special session Wednesday night without taking action on the Senate version of the police records bill. The Senate had stripped out public access amendments the House had added. HB 15 is dead for this special session. UPDATE, Sept. 3: After the House approved HB 15 on Thursday with two amendments - one protecting the deceased suspect law passed in 2023 to allow public access to information when someone dies in police custody and the other protect...| Freedom of Information Foundation Texas
By Ayden Runnels The Texas Tribune Originally published July 16, 2025 A state appeals court judge on Wednesday ordered Uvalde County and its school district to release records and documents related to the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting, affirming a previous trial court order. A coalition of 18 news organizations, including The Texas Tribune, sued [...]| Freedom of Information Foundation Texas