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GOBIERNO ABIERTO
ETCOG está sujeto a la Ley de Información Pública de Texas
Public information is available to the public at a minimum during the normal business
hours of the governmental body. Section 552.002(a) of the Government Code defines “public information” as: information that is written, produced, collected, assembled, or maintained under a law or
ordinance or in connection with the transaction of official business.
The Act
The Texas Public Information Act gives the public the right to request access to government information.
Making a Request
The Act is triggered when a person submits a written request to a governmental body. The request must ask for records or information already in existence. The Act does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions. In preparing a request, a person may want to ask the governmental body what information is available.
Charges to the Requestor
A person may ask to view the information, get copies of the
information, or both. If a request is for copies of information, the governmental body may charge for the copies. ETCOG follows the summary of charges for copies of public information adopted by the Attorney General's office.
While there is no strict form required to request public information, there are certain guidelines that must be met. The OAG has set forth the following tips to help you make a successful Public Information Act request.
The Office of the Attorney General of Texas 2018 Public Information Act Handbook
The OAG Cost Rules Administration administers the rules promulgated by the Attorney General to determine charges and methods for charging for copies of public information.