TX Freedom Info

We are incredibly saddened that beloved @TxFOIFT board member Diana "Dee Dee" Fuentes has died. She made a deep impact on open government and journalism; she was committed to a free, robust press and the people’s right to know and will be greatly missed. foift.org/2026/03/21/lon…

Important sessions today at Sunshine Fest like this one on harassment and even criminalization of FOI requestors. Getting arrested for asking for public information? It has happened around the world and in the U.S, including Texas. #SunshineWeek

Sunshine Week @TxFOIFT column: foift.org/2026/03/16/sun…

Kicking off Sunshine Week at the Sunshine Fest in WDC. Dave Cuillier of @BrechnerFOI points out we must spread the word about FOI to a wider audience and better represent America. “It’s freedom of information for everyone, not just some.” #SunshineWeek

Tomorrow, March 6, is the deadline for law students in Texas to apply for the @TxFOIFT Joel White Scholarship. Get your application in (it's an easy application) and spread the word! Details at foift.org/activities-pro…

Update: These 180 people seek to lead FWISD as Texas takes over. Only 21 have a shot fortworthreport.org/2026/02/25/the… via @FortWorthReport

Families frustrated by secrecy over Fort Worth ISD’s future leadership fortworthreport.org/2026/02/24/fam… via @FortWorthReport

UT Regents limit when 'controversial' topics can be discussed at college statesman.com/news/education… via @statesman

Art faculty condemn UNT’s unexplained decision to remove exhibit with ICE-related work dentonrc.com/education/high… via @dentonrc

Attention law school students in Texas! The deadline to apply for the Joel White Scholarship has been extended to March 6, 2026. Details at foift.org/activities-pro…

Law students in Texas, submit your application by this Friday, Feb. 13, for the Joel White Scholarship. It's a good one. Easy to apply: foift.org/activities-pro…

Journalism and photojournalism undergrad students in Texas: @TxFOIFT is offering a great scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year. Deadline to submit the easy application is Friday, Feb. 13. Check it out: foift.org/activities-pro…

Journalism, photojournalism and law students in Texas! @TxFOIFT has scholarships for you. Find out more about the Ralph Langer Scholarship and the Joel White Scholarship and apply by Feb. 13. Details at foift.org/2026/01/30/foi…

📰 After two years in public radio, next week will be my last with @KUTNews @NPR. I'll soon join the @nytimes as their first Texas politics correspondent. I'm staying in #ATX, and am excited to jump back into daily coverage. Here I come, y'all! nytco.com/press/national… #txlege

Cameron County asks Texas AG to withhold data center info myrgv.com/local-news/202… via @myrgvnews

Attention law school students in Texas! The @TxFOIFT's Joel White Scholarship is open for applications for the 2026-27 academic year. It's easy to apply. Deadline is Feb. 13. Details at foift.org/activities-pro…

Reaching out to undergrad journalism & photojournalism students in Texas. @TxFOIFT's Ralph Langer Scholarship is open for new applications. It's a $6,000 award for the 2026-27 academic year. Deadline to apply is Feb. 13. Details at foift.org/activities-pro…

Bob Kafka was a relentless advocate and a fixture at the Capitol for decades. May he rest in peace. #txlege

Thanks to all who have supported @TxFOIFT this year in so many ways. We are forever grateful. There's still time to make a year-end contribution. Donate today at donatenow.networkforgood.org/foift?code=FOI…