Senate Committee on Open Government - 83rd R.S. (2013)

Committee:	Senate Open Government
Title:	Interim Report
Subjects:	Government transparency | Privacy | Public information | University students | Websites |
Library Call Number:	L1836.83 Op2
Session:	83rd R.S. (2013)
Online version:	View report [15 pages]
Charges:	This report should address the charges below.
1.	Review the Texas Public Information Act to ensure that access to public records and information by the public remains fully transparent, but that governmental entities have the authority to protect the privacy interests of citizens, including primary and higher education students, from improper public disclosure.
2.	Review and make recommendations on improving the transparency of information available on state websites regarding state expenditures, reports, and contracts, including a comparison of how similar information is provided by other states.

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