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Recovering Attorney Fees under the Texas Public Information Act

Recovering Attorney Fees under the Texas Public Information Act

by Cobb & Counsel | May 12, 2022 | Public Information Act Requests

The Texas Public Information Act (TPIA) requires the court to award reasonable attorney fees to a requestor who “substantially prevails” in a suit to compel a governmental body to release public information. But there’s a major loophole that can leave the requestor...
Can I request government records anonymously?

Can I request government records anonymously?

by Cobb & Counsel | Apr 28, 2022 | Public Information Act Requests

As a concerned citizen, investigative reporter, or sleuthing competitor, you may want to submit an open records request without revealing your identity to the governmental body. With some limited exceptions, a governmental body can’t refuse to respond to an open...
Texas AG releases 2022 Public Information Act Handbook

Texas AG releases 2022 Public Information Act Handbook

by Cobb & Counsel | Feb 17, 2022 | Public Information Act Requests

The Attorney General’s office has released an updated handbook on the Texas Public Information Act, including guidance on changes made by the 87th Texas Legislature. While the handbook is a helpful resource, the TPIA is a complex statutory scheme that can be difficult...
Does increased transparency lead to decrease in open records requests?

Does increased transparency lead to decrease in open records requests?

by Cobb & Counsel | Jan 19, 2022 | Public Information Act Requests

Thanks to email and the proliferation of online open records portals, submitting an information request to a governmental body in Texas is easier than ever—yet the number of requests submitted to state agencies and state universities is actually decreasing, and...
Texas Attorney General issues record number of Open Records Rulings

Texas Attorney General issues record number of Open Records Rulings

by Cobb & Counsel | Jan 10, 2022 | Public Information Act Requests

In 2021, the Open Records Division of the Texas Attorney General’s Office issued a record-breaking 36,906 open records letter rulings—a 75% increase since 2012, when the department issued around 21,000 rulings. Considering the sheer number of rulings requested, and...
The government is refusing to give me public information. What can I do?

The government is refusing to give me public information. What can I do?

by Cobb & Counsel | Dec 28, 2021 | Public Information Act Requests

Under the Texas Public Information Act (TPIA), governmental bodies in Texas are obligated to “promptly produce public information” upon request. When they don’t, the requestor can file an informal complaint with the Texas Attorney General. The requestor also has...
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