Texas National Guard - Student protests, April 24, 2024
| Submitted | April 25, 2024 |
| Due | May 20, 2024 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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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:
1. Any communications to or from the Governor or the Office of the Governor concerning the events at the University of Texas, Austin on April 24, 2024 and/or April 25, 2024.
2. Any communications to or from the Governor or the Office of the Governor concerning demonstrations, protests, or events at any public university or college. This request is limited to records generated on or after January 1, 2024.
3. Any communications to or from the Texas Military Department Public Affairs (including any person employed by the Texas Military Department Public Affairs) concerning the April 24, 2024 and/or April 25, 2024 demonstrations at Texas universities, including UT Austin and UT San Antonio.
4. Any statements provided to media by the Texas Military Department Public Affairs or its officials concerning the demonstrations on April 24, 2024 or April 25, 2024, and any draft versions of those statements.
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: Texas National Guard
Good afternoon,
This email is being sent to acknowledge and request clarification to your Texas Public Information Act (TPIA) request dated April 25, 2024, for a copy of the following records:
1. Any communications to or from the Governor or the Office of the Governor concerning the events at the University of Texas, Austin on April 24, 2024 and/or April 25, 2024.
2. Any communications to or from the Governor or the Office of the Governor concerning demonstrations, protests, or events at any public university or college. This request is limited to records generated on or after January 1, 2024.
3. Any communications to or from the Texas Military Department Public Affairs (including any person employed by the Texas Military Department Public Affairs) concerning the April 24, 2024 and/or April 25, 2024 demonstrations at Texas universities, including UT Austin and UT San Antonio.
4. Any statements provided to media by the Texas Military Department Public Affairs or its officials concerning the demonstrations on April 24, 2024 or April 25, 2024, and any draft versions of those statements.
Please clarify the following terms/items in your request:
- Items 1 and 2 ask for "any communications to or from the Governor or the Office of the Governor"; please define what group(s) of employees your request applies to. Once we receive a defined group of employees, our agency can send search requests to those individual members to conduct a search for responsive records but do not have the ability to run a blanket search of communications to/from all employees
Your narrowing or clarification of this request does not preclude you from making future requests for additional information. After we receive your response, we can begin a search of our records for the information you are seeking. If we do not receive a response from you by the 61st day after the date this email is sent, your request will be considered withdrawn. See Govt Code ยง 552.222(d), (g). The withdrawal of your request does not preclude you from requesting the same or other information in the future.
All communications concerning this request should be identified with the above reference number and addressed to this mailbox or the address listed below. If you have any questions regarding your records request, please feel free to contact our office at this email address or (512) 782-5443.
Sincerely,
Open Records
Texas Military Department
Office: 512.782.5443
Fax: 737.358.9003
P.O. Box 5218 (ATTN: FOIA)
Austin, TX 78763
ng.tx.txarng.mbx.freedom-of-information-act@army.mil<mailto:ng.tx.txarng.mbx.freedom-of-information-act@army.mil>
From: Adam Steinbaugh
Hello --
Items 1 and 2 can be limited to the leadership employees identified on the website (https://tmd.texas.gov/leadership), the Adjutant General, Senior Enlisted Advisor, Commanding General, Command Sergeant Major, Deputy Commanding General, Assistant Deputy Commanding General, and Chief of Staff.
Thank you,
Adam Steinbaugh
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