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Violations of TOMA may be criminal (and yes, you can go to jail)

Violations of TOMA may be criminal (and yes, you can go to jail)

by cobbxcounsel | Apr 9, 2021 | Public Information Act Requests

The Texas Open Meetings Act (TOMA) requires meetings of governmental bodies to be open to the public, except for expressly authorized closed sessions. TOMA provides criminal penalties—including possible jail time—for violations of certain provisions, making Texas one...
Here Comes the Sun? Texas Legislature considers bills to reform open government laws

Here Comes the Sun? Texas Legislature considers bills to reform open government laws

by cobbxcounsel | Mar 24, 2021 | Public Information Act Requests

2019 was a good year for open government legislation—in the wake of court rulings that advocates say weakened Texas open government laws, lawmakers approved measures to repair holes in the state’s Public Information Act and shore up the Open Meetings Act....
Did TOMA freeze communications among PUC, RRC commissioners during Winter Storm Uri?

Did TOMA freeze communications among PUC, RRC commissioners during Winter Storm Uri?

by cobbxcounsel | Mar 4, 2021 | Public Information Act Requests

From February 12-18, 2021, a devastating winter storm knocked out power for millions of Texans, leaving many in the dark for days in frigid temperatures. During that period, the commissioners of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC)—the agency that regulates...
Are Facebook and Twitter accounts subject to disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act?

Are Facebook and Twitter accounts subject to disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act?

by cobbxcounsel | Feb 22, 2021 | Public Information Act Requests

Social media has become “the modern public square,” in the words of the U.S. Supreme Court. Facebook, Twitter, and other platforms are a cost-effective and efficient way for governments to communicate with the public, and they allow regular people to engage directly...
Can a Governmental Body Meet Behind Closed Doors?

Can a Governmental Body Meet Behind Closed Doors?

by cobbxcounsel | Sep 17, 2020 | Public Information Act Requests

Yes, Under These Exceptions to the Texas Open Meetings Act. The Texas Open Meetings Act (TOMA) requires meetings of governmental bodies to be open to the public. TOMA was enacted to encourage “good government” by ending closed-door sessions in which deals are cut...
Wait, my company’s confidential information can be released under the Public Information Act? How can we stop that?

Wait, my company’s confidential information can be released under the Public Information Act? How can we stop that?

by cobbxcounsel | Aug 24, 2020 | Public Information Act Requests

Typically, a request under the Texas Public Information Act (TPIA) involves two parties: the governmental body that holds the information and the person requesting it. The government, however, holds a great deal of information from people and companies doing business...
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