University of North Texas: Lawmakers' objectsion to "I Bear Witness" display (University Of North Texas)

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

Any communications received, sent, or created by or for Chancellor Michael Williams, President Harrison Keller, Regent Laura Wright, Steve Moore, or any person employed by the University of North Texas System Office of Government Relations, which either:

(a) concerns the "I Bear Witness" art exhibit in the Student Union (including opposition by lawmakers, the public, or others to the exhibit), as referenced at https://www.keranews.org/news/2025-03-05/lawmakers-demand-unt-remove-student-art-exhibit-on-palestinian-conflict-claiming-antisemitism; or

(b) contains any of the following terms: "Executive Order", GA-44, GA44, Israel, Palestine, Palestinian, Israeli, Gaza, anti-semitic, antisemitic, anti-Israel, Muslim, Title VI, IHRA, propaganda, genocide, exhibit, First Amendment, free speech, freedom of speech, freedom of expression, Mitch Little, Jared Patterson, Richard Hayes, Andy Hopper, or Ben Bumgarner; or

(c) was sent to or received from one or more of the following lawmakers, their offices, or their aides: Mitch Little, Jared Patterson, Richard Hayes, Andy Hopper, or Ben Bumgarner.

These requests are limited to records generated on or after February 15, 2025.

"Communications" means and includes emails, text messages, social media messages, letters, memoranda, calendar entries, chats, instant messages, or any other form of one-to-one or one-to-many communication. "Communications" also includes transcripts, videos, audio, minutes, notes, or other recordings of conversations, meetings, phone calls, or Zoom (or similar) meetings.

Please 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.

Finally, please also note that this request does not seek records held by any student, student organization, or faculty member. Any search should be limited to records held by staff, administrators, or other non-faculty (and non-student) employees.

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