Tag Archives: TPIA
“I’m Good Enough, I’m Smart Enough, and Doggone It,” I Have a Special Right to Access Public Information
Stuart Smalley made us laugh in the 80’s on Saturday Night Live with his silly affirmation skits. He ended every affirmation with, “I’m good enough, I’m smart enough, and doggone it, people like me.” Well, when it comes to officials that serve on governing boards for municipalities and counties, the Texas State Legislature likes… Read More »
The End of the “Dead Suspect Loophole” and Other TPIA Changes
During the last legislative session, changes were made to Chapter 552 of the Texas Local Government Code which altered important government transparency provisions related to the release of information under the Texas Public Information Act (TPIA). Public Information Officers (PIOs) need to be aware of these changes which impact: 1) the release of information… Read More »