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AUSTIN, Texas (CN ... him authority "to perform whatever duties the Legislature sees fit." Paxton also stressed that the Legislature can and should be trusted to delegate additional powers to the office of attorney general. “The framers of the ...
File a complaint about a business, business practice, or scam with our Consumer Protection Division.
File a complaint about mismanagement or diversion of assets by a charitable trust with our Charitable Trusts Section.
Report a governmental body entering into taxpayer resource transaction with an abortion provider in violation of Chapter 2272 of the Texas Government Code.
Report a state agency or political subdivision that excludes a licensed handgun holder from carrying a concealed handgun in an area where the person is legally permitted to carry in violation of state law.
Report a person or entity transporting hemp products improperly in violation of Texas Agriculture Code Section 122.356.
Report an establishment that is prohibiting or restricting a peace officer from carrying a weapon he or she is otherwise authorized to carry in violation of Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 2.1305.
Report a physician who has violated Texas Family Code Section 151.002.
The Attorney General is responsible for ensuring that Texas government is open and accessible to all citizens. Part of this responsibility includes interpreting and enforcing the Public Information Act (PIA).
If the governmental body receives correspondence related to a complaint, then the governmental body should respond within ten business days. The governmental body should explain how it has complied with the Act. A form may be provided to assist the governmental body’s response.
Written complaint setting forth the reasons the person believes the charges are excessive. A copy of the original request for information. A copy of any correspondence from the governmental body stating the proposed charges. Informal Complaint.
If you have questions about complaints, you may call the Open Government Hotline toll free at (877) 673-6839 (877-OPENTEX).
If the governmental body receives questions related to a cost complaint, then the PIA requires a governmental body to respond within ten business days. The governmental body should completely answer every question asked. Informal Complaint.
If a governmental body fails to respond to your request for information or request an attorney general ruling within ten business days , you may file a written complaint with the Open Records Division of the Office of the Attorney General.
The Attorney General is responsible for ensuring that Texas government is open and accessible to all citizens. Part of this responsibility includes interpreting and enforcing Texas’ open government laws, the Public Information Act and the Open Meetings Act.
Upon receipt of a public information request, a governmental body generally is required within ten business days to either provide access to the requested information or request an attorney general ruling on whether the information can be withheld. If a governmental body fails to respond to your request for information or request an attorney ...
District courts have jurisdiction over criminal violations of the Act as misdemeanors involving official misconduct. Thus, Open Meetings Act complaints should be presented to the county attorney or criminal district attorney. The Office of the Attorney General has no independent enforcement authority under the Act.
The Office of the Attorney General has no independent enforcement authority under the Act. For more information on the Open Meetings Act, please see our Open Meetings Handbook.