Search HOME GOVERNMENT SERVICES COMMUNITY HOW DO I... HELP CENTER HomeGovernmentDepartmentsFinance DepartmentTransparency in Government Transparency in Government Transparency in Government Transparency in government simply refers to a taxpayer’s right to know where their money is going and to be able to access that information in a freely accessible manner rather than through the process of open records requests. Public Information (Open Records) The Texas Public Information Act (the "Act") gives the public the right to request access to government records. The Act is triggered when a person submits a written request for information that is already in existence. The Public Information Act is very lenient in what it considers publication information; however, the "Act" does not require nor does time permit this office to do general research so please be very specific in your request. The request must be clear enough to enable the City to conduct a meaningful search. The City may ask questions about the request in order to respond to the request fully and in a timely manner. Submit a Public Information Request Submit a Police Department Public Information Request Government Spending Everything that is spent by the government (local, state, federal, school, college districts and more) is paid for by the taxpayers in that entity. Most residents pay taxes to multiple taxing entities, but the right to know where your tax dollars are going is your right and the entities’ responsibility. Uses of Tax Money As a taxpayer, you pay for all aspects of your government, including things you might not think about, such as: Chemicals used in the pools Paper clips used in offices Uniforms for police officers City Transparency The City of West University Place is opening their books to the public by providing the information in a user-friendly format that shows a clear and consistent picture of the money spent. Budgets 2021 Adopted Operating Budget 2021 Adopted Master Fee Schedule Past Budgets 2020 Adopted Operating Budget 2020 Adopted Master Fee Schedule Previous Years Budgets Financial Policies For more information, visit our Financial Policies page. Other Financial Information City Taxing information Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports Council Agendas and Minutes Annual Report of Certain Financial & Local Debt Information - HB1378 IRMA Exemption Report (PDF) Monthly Investment Reports Landowner's Bill of Rights The Landowner's Bill of Rights applies to any attempt by the government or a private entity to take your property. The contents of this Bill of Rights are prescribed by the Texas Legislature in Texas Government Code Sec. 402.031 and Chapter 21 of the Texas Property Code. The Landowner's Bill of Rights can be found here. Quick Links Transparency in Government Employees Only View All > Capital Improvement Plan Consumer Protection & Alerts FY 2021 Budget FY 2022 Budget & 2021 Tax Rate Financial Reports Financial Policies Taxes Transparency in Government Unclaimed Property Utilities & Billing Vendor Forms Online Payments Parks & Rec Trash Agendas & Minutes Resident Safety Utility Billing Back to top ↑ Contact Us 3800 University Boulevard West University Place, TX 77005 Phone: 713.668.4441 Emergency: 911 Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Helpful Links Home Departments Parks & Recreation Copyright Notices Employment Quick Links Site Links Site Map Accessibility Transparency In Government Employees Only Government Websites by CivicPlus®