University of Texas System Regents - April 2024 Protest Communications
| Submitted | April 25, 2024 |
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Communications
From: Adam Steinbaugh
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Any communications (including, but not limited to, emails, text messages, social media messages, letters, memoranda, or any other form of correspondence or communication) to or from any officer of the Board of Regents on April 23, 24, or 25, 2024.
Please also note that this request seeks public records wherever they may be found, including on devices or networks owned or operated by private parties. For example, if an employee uses a personal cell phone or social media account to conduct public business, records created, maintained, or held on the phone or account are public records subject to this request.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Adam Steinbaugh
From: University of Texas System
The University of Texas System has received your request for information and will respond in a timely manner as required by Section 552.221 of the Texas Government Code. System’s hours of normal operation are from 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday. If your request was submitted after business hours (after 5 pm but before midnight) it is considered received the next business day.
From: University of Texas System
Hello Adam,
We require clarification to process your below public information request to The University of Texas System Administration. Your request seeks "Any communications (including, but not limited to, emails, text messages, social media messages, letters, memoranda, or any other form of correspondence or communication) to or from any officer of the Board of Regents on April 23, 24, or 25, 2024." The subject line of your request reads "Texas Public Information Act Request: University of Texas System Regents - April 2024 Protest Communications."
Based on the combination of the subject line and the body of your request email, are you seeking communications to or from any Regent on April 23, 24, or 25, 2024 about the protests rather than all communications about any topic?
Please note that if you do not respond to this request for clarification in writing within 61 days from the date of this letter, your request will be considered withdrawn. See Tex. Gov't Code § 552.222(d)-(e).
Without additional clarification from you, we are unable to process your request further. Upon receipt of your written clarification, we will review any responsive documents for release in light of any applicable exceptions under the Texas Public Information Act. We will respond to your clarification within a timely manner as required by law. See City of Dallas v. Abbott, 304 S.W.3d 380 (Tex. 2010).
Please send your clarification and/or narrowing in writing by responding to this email to ctynan@utsystem.edu<mailto:ctynan@utsystem.edu>. You may also reply by mail to the address in my signature line. You can reach me by telephone at 512-499-4505.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this correspondence, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you,
Cynthia Tynan
Assistant General Counsel & Public Information Coordinator
Office of General Counsel
The University of Texas System
210 W. 7th Street
Austin, TX 78701
Direct 512.499.4505 | E-mail ctynan@utsystem.edu<mailto:ctynan@utsystem.edu>
From: Adam Steinbaugh
Hello —
This is for any communication relevant to the protests, effects of the protests, the subject matter of the protests, or the response to the protests. Note that it is only from the officers of the Regents — not every Regent.
From: University of Texas System
Noted. Thank you. We will search for responsive information.
Regards,
Cynthia Tynan
Assistant General Counsel & Public Information Coordinator
Office of General Counsel
The University of Texas System
210 W. 7th Street
Austin, TX 78701
Direct 512.499.4505 | E-mail ctynan@utsystem.edu<mailto:ctynan@utsystem.edu>
From: University of Texas System
Hello Adam,
This correspondence is in response to your below public information request submitted to The University of Texas System Administration (“UT System”). Thank you for your cooperation in clarifying your request.
We have determined the responsive information may be released without seeking an Attorney General’s opinion. We have redacted private email addresses under section 552.137 of the Texas Government Code. Additionally, we have redacted the name of a student within this responsive information; please inform me if you object to that redaction.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Regards,
Cynthia Tynan
Assistant General Counsel & Public Information Coordinator
Office of General Counsel
The University of Texas System
210 W. 7th Street
Austin, TX 78701
Direct 512.499.4505 | E-mail ctynan@utsystem.edu<mailto:ctynan@utsystem.edu>
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