Texas Public Information Act

The Texas Public Information Act (the “Public Information Act” or the “Act”) gives the public the right to request access to government information. All government information is presumed to be available to the public. The full text of the Act can be found at: statutes.capitol.texas.gov. The full Public Information Act Handbook can be found HERE

The Act is triggered when a person submits a written request to a governmental body. The request must ask for records or information already in existence. The Act does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions. In preparing a request, a person may want to ask the governmental body what information is available.

Governmental bodies shall promptly release requested information that is not confidential by law, either constitutional, statutory, or by judicial decision, or information for which an exception to disclosure has not been sought.

If you have questions regarding the Texas Public Information Act, please contact the Office of the Texas Attorney General at toll-free (877) 673-6839 or visit their website at oag.state.tx.us

To request information from this governmental body, please contact:

Public Information Officer, Mike Dussere. Ph: 830-907-2300, ext. 104
By Mail: PO Box 2789, Canyon Lake, TX 78133
By E-mail: info@wordcc.com
In Person: 14041 FM 306, Canyon Lake, TX 78133

Alternatively, you may utilize the online form below

Texas Public Information Act Information Request Form

For guidance regarding your rights as a requestor and the public information procedures adopted by this governmental body, you may review the governmental body’s notice required under section 552.205 of the Government Code. You can find additional Public Information Act resources on the Office of the Attorney General’s website at texasattorneygeneral.gov/open-government.

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Under the Public Information Act, some categories of information do not have to be released. Exceptions to disclosure fall into two general categories: 1) mandatory exceptions that make information confidential and require a governmental body to withhold information, and 2) discretionary exceptions that allow but do not require a governmental body to withhold information. You may find information about mandatory and discretionary exceptions HERE. In most instances, a governmental body is required to request a decision from the Attorney General in order to withhold information from a requestor. However, a requestor may permit a governmental body to redact information without requesting an Attorney General decision. You are not required to agree to the redaction of any information responsive to your request, but doing so may streamline the handling of your request. If you agree to redactions in this request, then you may request the redacted information in a future information request.
Please Note: If the information requested is unclear or if a large amount of information is requested you may be contacted to discuss clarifying or narrowing your request. There may be charges associated with production of the requested information. You may find more information regarding the charges under the Public Information Act HERE.