Funding to CDL training programs (Texas Department of Transportation)

Rachel Premack filed this request with the Texas Department of Transportation of Texas.
Tracking #

R031113-092523

Multi Request Funding to CDL training programs
Status
Rejected

Communications

From: Rachel Premack

To Whom It May Concern:

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

I am requesting copies of public records regarding the public funding of commercial drivers' license training programs from 01/01/2018 to 12/31/2022. These programs are designed to prepare students to meet the qualifications to become a qualified entry-level commercial truck driver. Funds for these programs were made available through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

Specifically, I request information regarding the following:
- Budget documents for the full date range noted above, including planning documents, proposals, and research reports
- Spending reports
- Communications, including internal emails, press releases, and meeting notes and transcripts, that include the phrase "commercial drivers' license"

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,

Rachel Premack

From: Texas Department of Transportation

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From: Texas Department of Transportation

Dear Rachel Premack:
Thank you for your interest in public records of the Texas Department of Transportation. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with the Texas Public Information Act, Chapter 552 of the Government Code. Your request was received in this office on 9/26/2023 and given the reference number R031113-092523 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

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

I am requesting copies of public records regarding the public funding of commercial drivers' license training programs from 01/01/2018 to 12/31/2022. These programs are designed to prepare students to meet the qualifications to become a qualified entry-level commercial truck driver. Funds for these programs were made available through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

Specifically, I request information regarding the following:
- Budget documents for the full date range noted above, including planning documents, proposals, and research reports
- Spending reports
- Communications, including internal emails, press releases, and meeting notes and transcripts, that include the phrase "commercial drivers' license"

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,

Rachel Premack

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This agency, the Texas Department of Transportation, does not have the information to provide to you.
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From: Rachel Premack

I had one follow-up question to my FOIA request.

Can you please share if any CDL training programs, schools, businesses, etc. in the state of Texas received any funding from the Texas Department of Transportation or any of its regional offices, programs, projects, etc.?

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Rachel Premack

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From: Rachel Premack

I had one follow-up question to my FOIA request.

Can you please share if any CDL training programs, schools, businesses, community college, technical schools, etc. in the state of Texas received any funding from the Texas Department of Transportation or any of its regional offices, programs, projects, etc.?

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Rachel Premack

From: Texas Department of Transportation

Rachel

Thanks for following up. None of our Texas Highway Safety Programs provided CDL training. You could check with the Texas Department of Public Safety.

* You can file an Open Records Request for those materials at www.txdps.state.tx.us<http://www.txdps.state.tx.us>
* Go to the middle of the page and click on “Agency Info”.
* In the middle column, click on “Public Information Requests”.
* In the 3rd paragraph, click on the “Public Information Request page”.

Ann Hatchitt
Traffic Safety Division
Communications
6231 East Stassney Lane
4th Floor
Austin, Texas 78744
512-965-2719
Ann.Hatchitt@txdot.gov

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