FOR REQUESTORS

What is the Texas Public Information Act?

The Texas Public Information Act (the “Public Information Act” or the “Act”), is located in the Texas Government Code, Chapter 552. The Act provides a mechanism for citizens to inspect or receive copies of government records. It also provides for instances in which governmental bodies wish to, or are required by law to, withhold government records from the public.

What types of information are subject to the Texas Public Information Act?

Any information collected, assembled, or maintained by or for a governmental body is generally subject to the Texas Public Information Act. The governmental body does not, however, have to create or manipulate documents to respond to requests, nor must it answer questions.

What is the cost of copies of public information?  Rules for charges

How long does the university have to respond to my request for information?

The Act provides that a governmental body must respond promptly to a request for information. If we are unable to produce the requested information within 10 business days, we will contact you to let you know that we are unable to do so, and will set a date and time when the records will be available to you.  This will include letting you know by the 10th business day if the university is seeking an open records decision to withhold any information

When may a university refuse to release the information I request?

If the information you request falls within one of the exceptions to disclosure found in the Texas Public Information Act, the university may refuse to release the information while it seeks an open records decision from the Office of Attorney General.

How do I make a public information request?

Public information requests must be in writing and may be made by mail, email or in person.

Methods for Submitting an Open Records Request

Physical & Mailing Address for Submitting an Open Records Request

M.T. Harrington Science Building, Suite 311
P.O. Box 519, Mail Stop 3401
Prairie View, Texas 77446

 

 

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR OPEN RECORDS REQUEST