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The PIA (Texas Gov’t Code, Chapter 552) gives the public the right to access records from state and local agencies, unless confidential by law.
Anyone — Texas residents, non-residents, journalists, businesses, or advocacy groups. No reason is required.
Agencies must respond promptly, generally within 10 business days. If records are withheld, the agency must seek an Attorney General ruling.
Yes. Texas requires requests to be in writing — email, letter, fax, or agency web form.
Yes. Agencies may charge for copies, labor, and programming costs for large data requests. Costs over $40 must come with a written estimate.
Examples include: police and crash reports, prison records, contracts, budgets, environmental permits, and emails of public officials.
Yes. Exemptions cover law enforcement investigations, attorney-client communications, trade secrets, and certain personal data.
The agency must request an Attorney General opinion within 10 business days if it wants to withhold records. You can also appeal in court.
FOIA covers federal agencies; the PIA covers Texas state and local agencies. Texas also requires written requests, unlike some states.
No. The PIA applies to any person, regardless of residency.