PUBLIC INFORMATION
Tex. GOV'T Code ch. 552
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section552.001.. POLICY; CONSTRUCTION.section552.002.. DEFINITION OF PUBLIC INFORMATION; MEDIA CONTAINING PUBLIC INFORMATION.section552.003.. DEFINITIONS.section552.004.. PRESERVATION OF INFORMATION.section552.005.. EFFECT OF CHAPTER ON SCOPE OF CIVIL DISCOVERY.section552.006.. EFFECT OF CHAPTER ON WITHHOLDING PUBLIC INFORMATION.section552.007.. VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN INFORMATION WHEN DISCLOSURE NOT REQUIRED.section552.008.. INFORMATION FOR LEGISLATIVE PURPOSES.section552.009.. OPEN RECORDS STEERING COMMITTEE: ADVICE TO ATTORNEY GENERAL; ELECTRONIC AVAILABILITY OF PUBLIC INFORMATION.section552.010.. STATE GOVERNMENTAL BODIES: FISCAL AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATING TO MAKING INFORMATION ACCESSIBLE.section552.011.. UNIFORMITY.section552.012.. OPEN RECORDS TRAINING.section552.021.. AVAILABILITY OF PUBLIC INFORMATION.section552.022.. CATEGORIES OF PUBLIC INFORMATION; EXAMPLES.section552.023.. SPECIAL RIGHT OF ACCESS TO CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.section552.024.. ELECTING TO DISCLOSE ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER.section552.025.. TAX RULINGS AND OPINIONS.section552.026.. EDUCATION RECORDS.section552.027.. EXCEPTION: INFORMATION AVAILABLE COMMERCIALLY; RESOURCE MATERIAL.section552.028.. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FROM INCARCERATED INDIVIDUAL.section552.029.. RIGHT OF ACCESS TO CERTAIN INFORMATION RELATING TO INMATE OF DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE.section552.0031.. BUSINESS DAYS.section552.0035.. ACCESS TO INFORMATION OF JUDICIARY.section552.0036.. CERTAIN PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATIONS SUBJECT TO LAW.section552.0038.. PUBLIC RETIREMENT SYSTEMS SUBJECT TO LAW.section552.0055.. SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM OR DISCOVERY REQUEST.section552.101.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.section552.102.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN PERSONNEL INFORMATION.section552.103.. EXCEPTION: LITIGATION OR SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS INVOLVING THE STATE OR A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION.section552.104.. EXCEPTION: INFORMATION RELATED TO COMPETITION OR BIDDING.section552.105.. EXCEPTION: INFORMATION RELATED TO LOCATION OR PRICE OF PROPERTY.section552.106.. EXCEPTION: CERTAIN LEGISLATIVE DOCUMENTS.section552.107.. EXCEPTION: CERTAIN LEGAL MATTERS.section552.108.. EXCEPTION: CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT, CORRECTIONS, AND PROSECUTORIAL INFORMATION.section552.109.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN PRIVATE COMMUNICATIONS OF AN ELECTED OFFICE HOLDER.section552.110.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF TRADE SECRETS; CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN COMMERCIAL OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION.section552.111.. EXCEPTION: AGENCY MEMORANDA.section552.112.. EXCEPTION: CERTAIN INFORMATION RELATING TO REGULATION OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS OR SECURITIES.section552.113.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF GEOLOGICAL OR GEOPHYSICAL INFORMATION.section552.114.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF STUDENT RECORDS.section552.115.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF BIRTH AND DEATH RECORDS.section552.116.. EXCEPTION: AUDIT WORKING PAPERS.section552.117.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN ADDRESSES, TELEPHONE NUMBERS, SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS, AND PERSONAL FAMILY INFORMATION.section552.118.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF OFFICIAL PRESCRIPTION PROGRAM INFORMATION.section552.119.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN PHOTOGRAPHS OF PEACE OFFICERS.section552.120.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN RARE BOOKS AND ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPTS.section552.121.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS HELD FOR HISTORICAL RESEARCH.section552.122.. EXCEPTION: TEST ITEMS.section552.123.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF NAME OF APPLICANT FOR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.section552.124.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS OF LIBRARY OR LIBRARY SYSTEM.section552.125.. EXCEPTION: CERTAIN AUDITS.section552.126.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF NAME OF APPLICANT FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.section552.127.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF PERSONAL INFORMATION RELATING TO PARTICIPANTS IN NEIGHBORHOOD CRIME WATCH ORGANIZATION.section552.128.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY POTENTIAL VENDOR OR CONTRACTOR.section552.129.. CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION INFORMATION.section552.130.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLE RECORDS.section552.131.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION.section552.132.. CONFIDENTIALITY OF CRIME VICTIM OR CLAIMANT INFORMATION.section552.133.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF PUBLIC POWER UTILITY COMPETITIVE MATTERS.section552.134.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN INFORMATION RELATING TO INMATE OF DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE.section552.135.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN INFORMATION HELD BY SCHOOL DISTRICT.section552.136.. CONFIDENTIALITY OF CREDIT CARD, DEBIT CARD, CHARGE CARD, AND ACCESS DEVICE NUMBERS.section552.137.. CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN E-MAIL ADDRESSES.section552.138.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF FAMILY VIOLENCE SHELTER CENTER, VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING SHELTER CENTER, AND SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAM INFORMATION.section552.139.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF GOVERNMENT INFORMATION RELATED TO SECURITY OR INFRASTRUCTURE ISSUES FOR COMPUTERS.section552.140.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF MILITARY DISCHARGE RECORDS.section552.141.. CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION IN APPLICATION FOR MARRIAGE LICENSE.section552.142.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS SUBJECT TO ORDER OF NONDISCLOSURE.section552.143.. CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN INVESTMENT INFORMATION.section552.144.. EXCEPTION: WORKING PAPERS AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES AND TECHNICAL EXAMINERS AT STATE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RAILROAD COMMISSION.section552.145.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF TEXAS NO-CALL LIST.section552.146.. EXCEPTION: CERTAIN COMMUNICATIONS WITH ASSISTANT OR EMPLOYEE OF LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD.section552.147.. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS.section552.148.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN PERSONAL INFORMATION MAINTAINED BY MUNICIPALITY PERTAINING TO A MINOR.section552.149.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS OF COMPTROLLER OR APPRAISAL DISTRICT RECEIVED FROM PRIVATE ENTITY.section552.150.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION THAT COULD COMPROMISE SAFETY OF OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE OF HOSPITAL DISTRICT.section552.151.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION REGARDING SELECT AGENTS.section552.152.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION CONCERNING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE OR OFFICER PERSONAL SAFETY.section552.153.. PROPRIETARY RECORDS AND TRADE SECRETS INVOLVED IN CERTAIN PARTNERSHIPS.section552.154.. EXCEPTION: NAME OF APPLICANT FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER, OR CHIEF AUDIT EXECUTIVE OF TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS.section552.155.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN PROPERTY TAX APPRAISAL PHOTOGRAPHS.section552.156.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLAN.section552.158.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF PERSONAL INFORMATION REGARDING APPLICANT FOR APPOINTMENT BY GOVERNOR.section552.159.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN WORK SCHEDULES.section552.160.. CONFIDENTIALITY OF PERSONAL INFORMATION OF APPLICANT FOR DISASTER RECOVERY FUNDS.section552.161.. EXCEPTION: CERTAIN PERSONAL INFORMATION OBTAINED BY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT.section552.162.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN INFORMATION PROVIDED BY OUT-OF-STATE HEALTH CARE PROVIDER.section552.163.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN ATTORNEY GENERAL SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS.section552.164.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION REGARDING FRAUD DETECTION AND DETERRENCE MEASURES.section552.201.. IDENTITY OF OFFICER FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION.section552.202.. DEPARTMENT HEADS.section552.203.. GENERAL DUTIES OF OFFICER FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION.section552.204.. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY OF OFFICER FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION.section552.205.. INFORMING PUBLIC OF BASIC RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THIS CHAPTER.section552.0215.. RIGHT OF ACCESS TO CERTAIN INFORMATION AFTER 75 YEARS.section552.0221.. EMPLOYEE OR TRUSTEE OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PENSION SYSTEM.section552.221.. APPLICATION FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION; PRODUCTION OF PUBLIC INFORMATION.section552.0222.. DISCLOSURE OF CONTRACTING INFORMATION.section552.222.. PERMISSIBLE INQUIRY BY GOVERNMENTAL BODY TO REQUESTOR.section552.223.. UNIFORM TREATMENT OF REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION.section552.224.. COMFORT AND FACILITY.section552.225.. TIME FOR EXAMINATION.section552.0225.. RIGHT OF ACCESS TO INVESTMENT INFORMATION.section552.226.. REMOVAL OF ORIGINAL RECORD.section552.227.. RESEARCH OF STATE LIBRARY HOLDINGS NOT REQUIRED.section552.228.. PROVIDING SUITABLE COPY OF PUBLIC INFORMATION WITHIN REASONABLE TIME.section552.229.. CONSENT TO RELEASE INFORMATION UNDER SPECIAL RIGHT OF ACCESS.section552.230.. RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR INSPECTION AND COPYING OF PUBLIC INFORMATION.section552.231.. RESPONDING TO REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION THAT REQUIRE PROGRAMMING OR MANIPULATION OF DATA.section552.232.. RESPONDING TO REPETITIOUS OR REDUNDANT REQUESTS.section552.233.. OWNERSHIP OF PUBLIC INFORMATION.section552.234.. METHOD OF MAKING WRITTEN REQUEST FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION.section552.235.. PUBLIC INFORMATION REQUEST FORM.section552.261.. CHARGE FOR PROVIDING COPIES OF PUBLIC INFORMATION.section552.262.. RULES OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.section552.263.. BOND FOR PAYMENT OF COSTS OR CASH PREPAYMENT FOR PREPARATION OF COPY OF PUBLIC INFORMATION.section552.264.. COPY OF PUBLIC INFORMATION REQUESTED BY MEMBER OF LEGISLATURE.section552.265.. CHARGE FOR PAPER COPY PROVIDED BY DISTRICT OR COUNTY CLERK.section552.266.. CHARGE FOR COPY OF PUBLIC INFORMATION PROVIDED BY MUNICIPAL COURT CLERK.section552.267.. WAIVER OR REDUCTION OF CHARGE FOR PROVIDING COPY OF PUBLIC INFORMATION.section552.268.. EFFICIENT USE OF PUBLIC RESOURCES.section552.269.. OVERCHARGE OR OVERPAYMENT FOR COPY OF PUBLIC INFORMATION.section552.270.. CHARGE FOR GOVERNMENT PUBLICATION.section552.271.. INSPECTION OF PUBLIC INFORMATION IN PAPER RECORD IF COPY NOT REQUESTED.section552.272.. INSPECTION OF ELECTRONIC RECORD IF COPY NOT REQUESTED.section552.274.. REPORT BY ATTORNEY GENERAL ON COST OF COPIES.section552.275.. REQUESTS THAT REQUIRE LARGE AMOUNTS OF EMPLOYEE OR PERSONNEL TIME.section552.301.. REQUEST FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL DECISION.section552.302.. FAILURE TO MAKE TIMELY REQUEST FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL DECISION; PRESUMPTION THAT INFORMATION IS PUBLIC.section552.303.. DELIVERY OF REQUESTED INFORMATION TO ATTORNEY GENERAL; DISCLOSURE OF REQUESTED INFORMATION; ATTORNEY GENERAL REQUEST FOR SUBMISSION OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.section552.304.. SUBMISSION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS.section552.305.. INFORMATION INVOLVING PRIVACY OR PROPERTY INTERESTS OF THIRD PARTY.section552.306.. RENDITION OF ATTORNEY GENERAL DECISION; ISSUANCE OF WRITTEN OPINION.section552.307.. SPECIAL RIGHT OF ACCESS; ATTORNEY GENERAL DECISIONS.section552.308.. TIMELINESS OF ACTION BY UNITED STATES MAIL, INTERAGENCY MAIL, OR COMMON OR CONTRACT CARRIER.section552.309.. TIMELINESS OF ACTION BY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION.section552.310.. SEARCHABLE DATABASE.section552.321.. SUIT FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS.section552.322.. DISCOVERY OF INFORMATION UNDER PROTECTIVE ORDER PENDING FINAL DETERMINATION.section552.323.. ASSESSMENT OF COSTS OF LITIGATION AND REASONABLE ATTORNEY FEES.section552.324.. SUIT BY GOVERNMENTAL BODY.section552.325.. PARTIES TO SUIT SEEKING TO WITHHOLD INFORMATION.section552.326.. FAILURE TO RAISE EXCEPTIONS BEFORE ATTORNEY GENERAL.section552.327.. DISMISSAL OF SUIT DUE TO REQUESTOR'S WITHDRAWAL OR ABANDONMENT OF REQUEST.section552.328.. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO REQUESTOR.section552.351.. DESTRUCTION, REMOVAL, OR ALTERATION OF PUBLIC INFORMATION.section552.352.. DISTRIBUTION OR MISUSE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.section552.353.. FAILURE OR REFUSAL OF OFFICER FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO OR COPYING OF PUBLIC INFORMATION.section552.371.. CERTAIN ENTITIES REQUIRED TO PROVIDE CONTRACTING INFORMATION TO GOVERNMENTAL BODY IN CONNECTION WITH REQUEST.section552.372.. BIDS AND CONTRACTS.section552.373.. NONCOMPLIANCE WITH PROVISION OF SUBCHAPTER.section552.374.. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT FOR NONCOMPLIANCE.section552.375.. OTHER CONTRACT PROVISIONS.section552.376.. CAUSE OF ACTION NOT CREATED.section552.401.. DEFINITIONS.section552.402.. APPLICABILITY.section552.403.. SPECIAL RIGHT OF ACCESS FOR MEMBER OF GOVERNING BOARD.section552.404.. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.section552.405.. DETERMINATION BY ATTORNEY GENERAL.section552.406.. WRIT OF MANDAMUS.section552.407.. INFORMATION OBTAINABLE UNDER OTHER LAW.section552.1081.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN INFORMATION REGARDING EXECUTION OF CONVICT.section552.1085.. CONFIDENTIALITY OF SENSITIVE CRIME SCENE IMAGE.section552.1101.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF PROPRIETARY INFORMATION.section552.1175.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION OF PEACE OFFICERS AND OTHER OFFICIALS PERFORMING SENSITIVE GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS.section552.1176.. CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN INFORMATION MAINTAINED BY STATE BAR.section552.1177.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN INFORMATION RELATED TO HUMANE DISPOSITION OF ANIMAL.section552.1235.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF IDENTITY OF PRIVATE DONOR TO INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.section552.1315.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN CRIME VICTIM RECORDS.section552.1325.. CRIME VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENT: CERTAIN INFORMATION CONFIDENTIAL.section552.1331.. EXCEPTION: CERTAIN GOVERNMENT-OPERATED UTILITY CUSTOMER INFORMATION.section552.1345.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN INFORMATION RELATING TO CIVILLY COMMITTED SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATORS.section552.1391.. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF CYBERSECURITY MEASURES.section552.1425.. CIVIL PENALTY: DISSEMINATION OF CERTAIN CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION.section552.2211.. PRODUCTION OF PUBLIC INFORMATION WHEN ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES CLOSED.section552.2325.. TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR GOVERNMENTAL BODY IMPACTED BY CATASTROPHE.section552.2615.. REQUIRED ITEMIZED ESTIMATE OF CHARGES.section552.2661.. CHARGE FOR COPY OF PUBLIC INFORMATION PROVIDED BY SCHOOL DISTRICT.section552.3031.. ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF REQUEST FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL DECISION.section552.3035.. DISCLOSURE OF REQUESTED INFORMATION BY ATTORNEY GENERAL.section552.3215.. DECLARATORY JUDGMENT OR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF.section552.3221.. IN CAMERA INSPECTION OF INFORMATION.section552.11765.. CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN INFORMATION MAINTAINED BY STATE LICENSING AUTHORITY.