Deaths recorded (Texas Parks and Wildlife Department)
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| Tracking # |
R001573-111223 |
| Multi Request | Deaths recorded |
| Submitted | Nov. 8, 2023 |
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From: Caroline Haskins
To Whom It May Concern:
I am interested in gathering records that document any dead bodies found on public land managed by this agency, or reports of deaths on said land.
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records restricted with the date range of 01/01/2020 to the time that this request is processed:
* WildCAD Incident Cards
* INCIDENT RECORDS
Note: these may be helpful parameters for any incident reports:
Incident status closed, death of offender
Involvement: deceased
* Any weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual reports regarding deaths on public land managed by this agency
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 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 email address. I am also happy to hop on the phone.
I look forward to your reply within 10 business days, as the statute requires and an even more prompt reply if you can make a determination without having to review the records in question.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
Best,
Caroline
From: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Dear Caroline Caroline:
Thank you for your interest in public records of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with Chapter 552 of Texas Government Code, the Public Information Act. Your request was received in this office on 11/12/2023 and given the reference number R001573-111223 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:
I am interested in gathering records that document any dead bodies found on public land managed by this agency, or reports of deaths on said land.
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records restricted with the date range of 01/01/2020 to the time that this request is processed:
* WildCAD Incident Cards
* INCIDENT RECORDS
Note: these may be helpful parameters for any incident reports:
Incident status closed, death of offender
Involvement: deceased
* Any weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual reports regarding deaths on public land managed by this agency
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 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 email address. I am also happy to hop on the phone.
I look forward to your reply within 10 business days, as the statute requires and an even more prompt reply if you can make a determination without having to review the records in question.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
Best,
Caroline
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Have a nice day.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Records Department
From: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of November 12, 2023, Reference # R001573-111223. Dear Caroline Caroline, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department received a public information request from you on November 12, 2023. Your request mentioned: “To Whom It May Concern:
I am interested in gathering records that document any dead bodies found on public land managed by this agency, or reports of deaths on said land.
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records restricted with the date range of 01/01/2020 to the time that this request is processed:
* WildCAD Incident Cards
* INCIDENT RECORDS
Note: these may be helpful parameters for any incident reports:
Incident status closed, death of offender
Involvement: deceased
* Any weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual reports regarding deaths on public land managed by this agency
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 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 email address. I am also happy to hop on the phone.
I look forward to your reply within 10 business days, as the statute requires and an even more prompt reply if you can make a determination without having to review the records in question.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
Best,
Caroline
Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has reviewed its files and has located responsive records to your request. Please log in to the Open Records Center at the following link to retrieve the responsive documents: Open Records Center.
Dates of birth have been redacted pursuant to Government Code Section 552.101. Motor vehicle records, including license, title, and registration information, has been redacted pursuant to Government Code Section 552.130. Section 552.130 allows us to withhold this specific information without requesting a ruling from the Attorney General. You have the right to appeal our decision to withhold this information from you under section 552.130. Instructions for appeal are as follows:
Send the following to the attorney general:
1) a signed, written statement indicating your wish to appeal the withholding of information;
2) the name of the governmental body that withheld information from you;
3) the date you made your original request for information; and
4) a copy of your original request for information, or if you are unable to provide a copy, a description of your original request for information.
You may also submit written comments stating why you think the information should be released to you, but you are not required to do so.
Send your appeal by mail or fax to the attorney general at:
Open Records Division
P.O. Box 12548
Austin, TX 78711-2548
Fax: (512) 463-2092
Within 45 business days after receiving all of the above-listed items necessary to file your appeal, the attorney general will issue a written ruling on the matter. You will receive a copy of this ruling in the mail.
Have a nice day,
Texas Parks and Wildlife Records Department This request is no longer monitored. Please do not respond to this message.
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From: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
11/30/2023
Caroline Caroline
MuckRock News, DEPT MR154338
Boston, MA 02115
RE: Public Records Request for Other records R001573-111223
This message has been automatically generated. Please do not respond.
Dear Caroline Caroline,
This request has been closed. Please be advised that TPWD does not monitor requests that have been closed. If you seek additional information, we recommend that you create a new request
A message in response to your request will follow shortly. If you do not receive a message within 15 minutes or if there are any problems accessing the information that was provided to you, please contact us at Public.Information@tpwd.texas.gov. Be sure to include the reference number for this request (R001573-111223) so we will be better able to assist you. (mailto:public.information@tpwd.texas.gov)
Have a nice day,
Texas Parks and Wildlife Records Department