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From: Caroline Haskins

11/02/2023

Subject: Texas Public Information Act Request: Public Universities records requests (University Of Houston)

Dear records officer,

Pursuant to Texas Public Information Act, kindly transmit the following records in electronic format on a rolling basis as they are cleared for release:

1) From October 8, 2023 to October 11, 2023: Any emails, including any attachments to said emails, to or from the following individuals...
a. The university Dean(s)
b. The university President
c. The university Chancellor(s)
d. The university Provost(s)
e. The director of university Communications
f. The director of university Alumni Affairs
...that mention any of the following terms:
—“Israel"
—“Gaza"
—“Hamas
—“Palestine"
—“Palestinian"
—"Students for Justice in Palestine"
—“SJP"
—“Chabad
—"Hillel”

If there are any questions about my request, can provide any clarification that will help expedite the processing of my request, please contact me at chaskins@insider.com. I am also happy to hop on the phone.

This FOI request is being filed in pursuit of a time-sensitive news story. Therefore, I ask that my request is expedited. When completing this request, please prioritize whichever records would take the least amount of time to be located and released. I would like these records in electronic format, sent via email or other digital method, and again, please release documents on a rolling basis, as they become available.

If you determine that any of the information qualifies for an exemption from disclosure, I ask you to note whether the exemption is discretionary, and if so whether it is necessary in this case to exercise your discretion to withhold the information. In any event, please provide a signed notification citing the legal authorities on which you rely if you determine that any of the information is exempt and will not be disclosed.

Also, I am a member of the news media as a reporter for Business Insider, and the requested documents are in the public interest and not being made for commercial purposes. Therefore, I ask that all fees are waived in the processing of my request. If fees associated with this request will be in excess of $25, kindly notify me in advance of fulfilling this request. As I am making this request as a journalist and this information is timely, I would appreciate your communicating with me if you have questions regarding this request.

Thanks again, and I look forward to your reply within 10 business days, as the statute requires, as the statute requires, and an even more prompt reply if you can make a determination without having to review the records in question.

Best,
Caroline Haskins

From: Muckrock Staff

11/17/2023

Subject: RE: Texas Public Information Act Request: Public Universities records requests (University Of Houston)

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 6, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.

Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.

From: Muckrock Staff

12/04/2023

Subject: RE: Texas Public Information Act Request: Public Universities records requests (University Of Houston)

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 6, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.

Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.

From:

12/04/2023

Subject: RE: IR08885 - Texas Public Information Act Request: Public Universities records requests (University Of Houston)

Ms. Haskins,

This email is in response to your public information act request below.

The University sent the attached request for clarification on November 20, 2023 to the email address provided in your request.

Please let me know if you are willing to clarify the scope of your request in the manner suggested. The University is required to inform you that if you fail to respond to this e-mail seeking to clarify the scope your request within 61 days, your request will be considered withdrawn.

Thank you,
Margot Rosson

Margot T. Rosson
Senior Assistant General Counsel
University of Houston System
4302 University Drive, Suite 311
Houston, Texas 77204
Email: mtrosson@uh.edu<mailto:mtrosson@uh.edu>
Phone: (832) 842-0948

Notice: Unless otherwise specifically indicated, the information contained in this e-mail message is an attorney-client communication and/or attorney work product and is, therefore, intended only for the review and use of the above-named person(s). If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that the sender does not waive any privilege accorded to this information, and that the recipient is strictly prohibited from any use, storage, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication. If you have received this email message in error, please immediately notify us by telephone at the number above and return the original message to us at the address above. Thank you.

From: Insider Staff

01/23/2024

Subject: RE: Texas Public Information Act Request: Public Universities records requests (University Of Houston)

Dear Margot,

My name is Katherine Long. I am taking over this request from my colleague Caroline Haskins, who has left our organization.

I am writing to narrow the scope of this request.

The timeline and keywords identified in our original request still stand.

1. I am only interested in correspondence, including attachments, to or from the following individuals.
- Renu Khator
- Donnell Young
- Diane Chase
- Mike Emery
- Mike Pede
2. I am not interested in any correspondence from mass mailing lists (such as news summaries from media organizations). Sometimes, such emails can be identified and excluded by filtering for keyword "unsubscribe."

Happy to chat more about this, my cell is 206-375-9280 and email klong@insider.com.

Warmly,
Katherine

From: Muckrock Staff

02/07/2024

Subject: RE: Texas Public Information Act Request: Public Universities records requests (University Of Houston)

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 6, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.

Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.

From: Muckrock Staff

02/22/2024

Subject: RE: Texas Public Information Act Request: Public Universities records requests (University Of Houston)

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 6, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.

Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.

From: Muckrock Staff

03/08/2024

Subject: RE: Texas Public Information Act Request: Public Universities records requests (University Of Houston)

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 6, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.

Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.

From: Muckrock Staff

03/25/2024

Subject: RE: Texas Public Information Act Request: Public Universities records requests (University Of Houston)

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 6, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.

Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.

From: University Of Houston

03/25/2024

Subject: RE: Texas Public Information Act Request: Public Universities records requests (University Of Houston)

Good morning,

We had sent the attached additional request to narrow a couple of weeks ago and had not yet received a response. In light of the email below, I wanted to make sure you all received it.

Thank you.

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03/25/2024

Subject: Re: Texas Public Information Act Request: Public Universities records requests (University Of Houston)

I apologize for missing that email. Yes, I am willing to exclude privileged
and confidential correspondence.

Katherine Long

Pronouns: she/her

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From: University Of Houston

04/08/2024

Subject: RE: Texas Public Information Act Request: Public Universities records requests (University Of Houston)

Good afternoon,

This email is in response to your public information act request below.

The University will provide responsive information on or before April 17, 2024.

Thank you.

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From: University Of Houston

04/18/2024

Subject: RE: Texas Public Information Act Request: Public Universities records requests (University Of Houston)

Good afternoon,

This email is in response to your public information act request below.

Attached please find information responsive to your request. In providing you with this information, the university has complied with the Texas Public Information Act and now considers this matter closed.

Thank you.