University of Houston - Shahzia Sikander "Satanic" displays
| Submitted | March 8, 2024 |
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From: Adam Steinbaugh
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. Any Public Information Act requests concerning the Shahzia Sikander works, as well as any communications to or from the requestor concerning the request, and any records produced in response to the request.
2. Any agreements concerning the acquisition, display, or other use of any of the Sikander works.
3. Any records concerning the decision to cancel or postpone the February 28, 2024, program concerning the works, including (but not limited to) any records relating to the unavailability of the artist.
4. Any communications to or from any elected official and the University of Houston concerning the Sikander works.
5. Any communications to or from any member of the Board of Regents concerning the Sikadner works.
Please note that this request does not seek a search of records held by faculty or students.
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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 8, 2024. 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
In accordance with Section 552.222 of the Texas Government Code, the University seeks to discuss with you how your request might be narrowed. The University would like to see if you would be willing to narrow the scope of your request to the following: any prior public information act requests and responses related to the Sikander works; any agreements between the University and Sikander or Sikander representatives regarding the Sikander works; and any communications between the University and Sikander or Sikander representatives regarding the decision to cancel or postpone the February 28, 2024, program concerning the Sikander works.
Please simply respond to this e-mail and let me know if you are willing to narrow 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 narrow the scope of your request within 61 days, your request will be considered withdrawn.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeffrey D. Palmer
Deputy General Counsel
University of Houston System/University of Houston
4302 University Drive (Suite 311 E. Cullen Building)
Houston, Texas 77204-2028
Direct: 713-743-0836
Fax: 713-743-9179
E-mail: jdpalmer@uh.edu<mailto:jdpalmer@uh.edu>
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 e-mail message in error, please immediately notify sender by telephone at the number above and return the original message to sender at the address above. Thank you.
From: Adam Steinbaugh
Mr. Palmer --
I will agree in part, such that the request reads:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. Any prior Public Information Act requests and responses related to the Sikander works (including any records produced in response to the requests);
2. Any agreements between the University and Sikander or Sikander representatives regarding the Sikander works;
3. Any records concerning the decision to cancel or postpone the February 28, 2024, program concerning the works, including (but not limited to) any records relating to the unavailability of the artist.
4. Any communications to or from any elected official and the University of Houston concerning the Sikander works.
5. Any communications to or from any member of the Board of Regents concerning the Sikadner works.
Please note that this request does not seek a search of records held by faculty or students.
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.
From: University Of Houston
In accordance with Section 552.222 of the Texas Government Code, the University seeks to discuss with you how your request might be narrowed. The University would like to see if you would be willing to narrow the scope of your request to exclude communications to or from any member of the Board of Regents concerning the Sikadner works. The only communications were between the Board of Regents and the University's General Counsel. As a result, such communications are confidential and privileged and the University requests that you exclude those communications from your request.
Please simply respond to this e-mail and let me know if you are willing to narrow 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 narrow the scope of your request within 61 days, your request will be considered withdrawn.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeffrey D. Palmer
Deputy General Counsel
University of Houston System/University of Houston
4302 University Drive (Suite 311 E. Cullen Building)
Houston, Texas 77204-2028
Direct: 713-743-0836
Fax: 713-743-9179
E-mail: jdpalmer@uh.edu<mailto:jdpalmer@uh.edu>
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 e-mail message in error, please immediately notify sender by telephone at the number above and return the original message to sender at the address above. Thank you.
From: Adam Steinbaugh
I can agree that the request can be understood such that it does not seek any communications between members of the Board of Regents and the University's General Counsel.
From: University Of Houston
This e-mail is in response to your narrowed Public Information Act request below. Please find the information that is responsive to your request attached to this e-mail.
In providing you this information, the University has complied with the Texas Public Information Act and we now consider this matter closed.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeffrey D. Palmer
Deputy General Counsel
University of Houston System/University of Houston
4302 University Drive (Suite 311 E. Cullen Building)
Houston, Texas 77204-2028
Direct: 713-743-0836
Fax: 713-743-9179
E-mail: jdpalmer@uh.edu<mailto:jdpalmer@uh.edu>
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 e-mail message in error, please immediately notify sender by telephone at the number above and return the original message to sender at the address above. Thank you.
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