9.08 Texas Public Information Act
The Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 552, provides for the right of the public to have access to certain information in the files of government agencies. The right of the public to have access to or copies of information under the Texas Public Information Act is subject to the interpretation of the courts and the Texas Attorney General of the various exceptions provided for in the statute. Requests for access to or copies of information in UTSA files must be in writing and any UTSA official or employee who receives such a request should immediately refer the request to the Public Information Officer (PIO). The Public Information Officer, in consultation with the UT System Office of General Counsel, will make a determination of whether the provisions of the Texas Public Information Act as currently interpreted by the courts and the Attorney General require the release of such information or whether to request an official opinion of the Attorney General as to the availability of the information. The PIO may be reached by e-mail (publicinfo@utsa.edu) or see website link (above) for mailing address and fax number.