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granting a request for information.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
owns the information or has a right of access to it.
video representation held in computer memory.
(B)  does not include the judiciary.
reordering, or decoding of information with human intervention.
coded instructions by a computer producing a result.
sequence of coded instructions that can be executed by a computer.
governmental subdivision of the state.
78th Leg., ch. 1276, § 9.014, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Texas or by other applicable laws and rules.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1319, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1084, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
§ 21.001(51), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
state and local government records or public information.
discovery under the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.
create new privileges from discovery.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1319, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
to the public, except as expressly provided by this chapter.
information is confidential under law.
must be made available to any person.
COMMISSION;  ELECTRONIC AVAILABILITY OF PUBLIC INFORMATION.
by the attorney general is the presiding officer of the committee.
at the call of the presiding officer.
affairs committee of each house of the legislature.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1319, § 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2005;  Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 716, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2005.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., 3rd C.S., ch. 3, § 27.01, eff.
eff. Sept. 1, 2005;  Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 716, § 2, eff.
opinions, that relate to or are based on this chapter.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1319, § 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
or appointed to a specific term.
the public official or governmental body under this chapter.
officio service on any other governmental body.
required by other law to the extent practicable.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 105, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.
normal business hours of the governmental body.
is expressly made confidential under other law.
1995;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1319, § 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
construed to implement this policy.
body is or has invested in.
Insurance Company or a successor to the company.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 1338, § 1, eff. June 18, 2005.
intended to protect that person's privacy interests.
is not an offense under Section 552.352.
provided in the manner prescribed by Sections 552.229 and 552.307.
reveals whether the person has family members.
information is protected under Subchapter C.
officer of the governmental body close or open access.
1995;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 119, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
the public, subject to the provisions of this chapter.
Pub. L. No. 93-380, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g.
book or publication is commercially available to the public.
the information in response to a request for public information.
that is subject to disclosure under this chapter.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 302, § 1, eff. June 5, 1995.
Leg., ch. 283, § 45, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, § 21.002(7), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
by law, either constitutional, statutory, or by judicial decision.
by Section 552.024 is denied to the extent provided by that section.
the personnel file of the employee.
is or may be a party.
remedies in state and federal court.
access to or duplication of the information.
advantage to a competitor or bidder.
is excepted from required disclosure under this section.
legislation is excepted from the requirements of Section 552.021.
reasoning of an attorney representing the state.
arrested person, an arrest, or a crime.
2005, 79th Leg., ch. 557, § 3, 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2005.
excepted from the requirements of Section 552.021.
decision is excepted from the requirements of Section 552.021.
institutions or securities, or both.
demographic analysis of information subject to Section 323.020.
required public disclosure under Section 323.020(e).
(3)  confidential under Subsections (c) through (f).
not considered to be filed with the land office.
law, rule, lease, or agreement.
has in Chapter 91, Natural Resources Code.
application to pay compensatory royalty.
Railroad Commission of Texas for the same log.
valid and subsisting lease on September 1, 1995.
or unitization agreement, or any other agreement or grant.
for the period provided in Subsection (d), whichever is later.
other basis permitted by law.
funded wholly or partly by state revenue.
required by Subchapter D, Chapter 261, Family Code.
confidential and subject to the confidentiality agreement.
anniversary of the date of birth as shown on the record.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1192, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
by Subsection (a) and includes an investigation.
2005, 79th Leg., ch. 202, § 1, 2, eff. May 27, 2005.
officer complies with Section 552.024 or 552.1175, as applicable.
documents filed with a district clerk are exempt from this section.
78th Leg., ch. 947, § 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
evidence of the individual's status.
rescinded in writing by the individual.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 119, § 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2003;  Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 715, § 1, 2 eff. June 17, 2005.
1998;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 251, § 30, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 8, § 1, eff. May 3, 2005.
limit disclosure of the item.
1995;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 1035, § 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
on the employment of the person.
individual gift, grant, or donation.
the meaning assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code.
constitutes evidence that a particular person committed an offense.
from required disclosure under this section is confidential.
1995;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 1035, § 11, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 219, § 14, eff. May 23, 1995.
1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1231, § 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
be taken on the employment of the person.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, § 31, eff. May 30, 1995.
1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1231, § 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
telephone number of the person.
intended to reduce crime in that area.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 719, § 1, eff. June 17, 1997.
Section 552.021, except as provided by this section.
applicant or the applicant's agent.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1227, § 1, eff. June 30, 1997.
1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, § 19.01(51), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
from the requirements of Section 552.021.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, § 19.01(52), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1187, § 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
received by a governmental body from any source.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1319, § 9, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
would identify or tend to identify the crime victim.
victim filed the application for compensation.
excepted from those requirements by another law.
are not excepted from the requirements of Section 552.021.
defined by Article 56.32, Code of Criminal Procedure.
statement under Article 56.03, Code of Criminal Procedure.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1303, § 1, eff. June 21, 2003.
city council, of a public power utility.
all formal and informal policies and procedures.
subject to the provisions of this chapter.
withheld are not reasonably related to a competitive matter.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 405, § 46, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, § 21.001(52), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
(2)  information about an inmate sentenced to death.
considered confidential or privileged under Section 508.313.
disclosure under this section or other law.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 783, § 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1999.
2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, § 21.001(53), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
the requirements of Section 552.021.
participated in the possible violation.
compliance with applicable law and procedure.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1335, § 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, § 21.001(54), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
originated solely by paper instrument.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 356, § 1, eff. May 26, 2001.
confidential and not subject to disclosure under this chapter.
the public affirmatively consents to its release.
body or to a federal agency.
assigned by Section 51.002, Human Resources Code.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 143, § 1, eff. May 16, 2001.
2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1275, § 2(75), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
or defense of a computer network.
vulnerable to alteration, damage, or erasure.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1275, § 2(76), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
governmental body on or after September 1, 2003.
with this section or in accordance with a court order.
that assists with the burial of the veteran.
and the purposes for which the information may be used.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 438, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 124, § 1, eff. May 24, 2005.
§ 552.141. EXCEPTION:  TEXAS NO-CALL LIST.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 401, § 2, eff. June 20, 2003.
Amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 171, § 2, eff. May 27, 2005.
1, see § 552.141, post.
the county clerk to the public under this chapter.
and release the remainder of the information in the application.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 804, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2, see § 552.141, ante.
information has been issued under Section 411.081(d).
the person in a subsequent criminal proceeding.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1236, § 5, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
order of nondisclosure has been issued under Section 411.081(d).
attorney may sue to collect a civil penalty under this section.
extent it is subject to disclosure under Subsection (c).
makes or will make other investments.
by 17 C.F.R. Section 230.144(a)(3).
authority of the comptroller under Section 403.030.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 1338, § 2, eff. June 18, 2005.
conducting alternative dispute resolution procedures.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1215, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2005, 79th Leg., ch. 728, § 23.001(35), eff. Sept. 1, 2005.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 741, § 9, eff. June 17, 2005.
requesting a decision from the attorney general under Subchapter G.
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 937, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2005.
necessary to maintain it properly.
status of the person to whom the information pertains.
1999.  Amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 329, § 3, eff. Sept.
1, 2005;  Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 716, § 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2005.
information will be available for inspection or duplication.
2003, 78th Leg., ch. 791, § 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
may not inquire into the purpose for which information will be used.
term by Section 730.003, Transportation Code.
1995;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1187, § 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
the requestor is considered to have withdrawn the request.
which the person may examine the information.
1995;  Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 329, § 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2005.
record from the office of a governmental body.
and research archives and holdings of state libraries.
reasonable time after the date on which the copy is requested.
agreement between the governmental body and a third party.
material provided by the requestor but may use its own supplies.
written authorization of the individual's parent or guardian.
designated legal guardian or attorney ad litem.
inspected and copied efficiently, safely, and without delay.
inconsistent with any provision of this chapter.
1995;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1231, § 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
section in a readily accessible location.
1995.  Amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 329, § 5, eff. Sept.
1, 2005;  Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 716, § 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2005.
public information or the officer's agent making the certification.
certification required under Subsection (b).
other request for information under this chapter.
(2)  a remote storage facility.
imposed for providing the written statement to the requestor.
buildings to be considered separate buildings.
2003, 78th Leg., ch. 864, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
being provided with a copy of the public information.
estimated in the itemized statement.
or facsimile transmission, as applicable.
1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 864, § 2, eff. Sept.
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 716, § 5, eff. Sept. 1, 2005.
information that exists in a paper record available for inspection.
the determination of the attorney general.
79th Leg., ch. 716, § 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2005.
requestor may request in the future.
the requirement of the deposit or bond.
2005, 79th Leg., ch. 315, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2005.
legislature under Section 552.008 shall be provided without charge.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1585, § 1, eff. June 20, 1999.
1997;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1155, § 1, eff. June 15, 2001.
1995;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1231, § 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
information primarily benefits the general public.
and other resources to avoid excessive reproduction costs.
did not act in good faith in computing the costs.
79th Leg., ch. 716, § 7, eff. Sept. 1, 2005.
that a certain charge be made.
1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1231, § 4, eff. Sept.
exists in a paper record, except as provided by this section.
photocopy may be imposed under this subsection.
required to make the public information available for inspection.
to make the public information available for inspection.
assessed in accordance with this subchapter.
government-leased computer before the information is copied.
computer network or by other means.
1, 1997;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1327, § 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
March 1 of each even-numbered year.
by Sections 2151.002(2)(A) and (C).
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 693, § 17, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, § 31.01(47), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1231, § 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 716, § 8, 9, eff. Sept. 1, 2005.
date of receiving the written request.
electronic mail or facsimile transmission.
which parts of the copy.
not excepted by Subchapter C.
2005, 79th Leg., ch. 329, § 10, eff. Sept. 1, 2005.
1999;  Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 329, § 11, eff. Sept. 1, 2005.
over the suit, except as otherwise provided by Section 552.322.
general under Section 552.301 is sufficient to render a decision.
fact to the governmental body and the requestor.
a compelling reason to withhold the information.
1995;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1319, § 22, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
1995;  Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 329, § 12, eff. Sept. 1, 2005.
or brief may be a redacted copy.
1995;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1319, § 24, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
the date the attorney general received the request for a decision.
period, of the reason for the delay.
1996;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1319, § 25, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
10th day after the date of receiving the request for information.
the mail or with a common or contract carrier within that period.
in the interagency mail within that period.
1995.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1319, § 26, eff.
1995;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1319, § 27, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
victim of a violation of this chapter.
governmental body that violates this chapter.
(4)  in general terms, describe the violation.
(2)  return the complaint to the complainant.
attorney general must comply with Subsection (c).
this chapter or another law.
incurred by a plaintiff or defendant who substantially prevails.
the litigation was brought in good faith.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 1035, § 24, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1319, § 30, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
not intervened in the suit.
1997;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1231, § 9, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
regarding the matter under Subchapter G.
provided by this chapter, or alters public information.
that the public information was transferred under Section 441.204.
1995;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 771, § 2, eff. June 13, 2001.
who is not authorized to receive the information.
officer or employee of the governmental body.
Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 249, § 7.01, 7.02, eff.
requestor as provided by this chapter.
the decision of the attorney general, and a petition is pending.
decision of the attorney general, and the cause is pending.
disclose the public information requested.

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