Our Mission
We are a dedicated civil rights research center committed to the principle of transparency. Our mission is to expose government secrecy and ensure compliance with public records laws across East Texas.
By holding public officials accountable for environmental issues, jail accountability, and public spending, we empower citizens to demand the truth. We believe transparency is the foundation of a just society.
Compliance Standards
We uphold the highest standards of transparency and accountability to ensure that public records laws are enforced with precision and integrity.
Freedom of Information Act
Public Records Law
We systematically file Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to uncover and disseminate government-held information that is legally accessible to the public.
Our team monitors compliance with Texas Public Records Law, ensuring that agencies provide the requested information within the statutory timeframes.
Freedom of Press
We advocate for the First Amendment by challenging government attempts to suppress press coverage and protecting the right to publish information.
Transparency Reporting
We produce detailed reports and data-driven analyses that document compliance failures and highlight the importance of governmental transparency.