legal / procedural guidance re: border deployments (Texas Army National Guard)

Felipe De La Hoz filed this request with the Texas National Guard of Texas.
Multi Request legal / procedural guidance re: border deployments
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From: Felipe De La Hoz

To Whom It May Concern:

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

Legal and operational guidances, presentations, training materials, and other documents providing guidance specifically related to authorities, protocols, and procedures for Army National Guard deployments to the U.S. southern border region to assist immigration enforcement authorities with law enforcement and border protection/interdiction objectives and issued between May 1, 2021 and the most recent date available. If any such documents are subject to withholding, redactions, or deletions, please provide explanations.

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,

Felipe De La Hoz

From: Texas National Guard

Mr. De La Hoz,

This email is to acknowledge receipt of your Texas Public Information Act (TPIA) request dated July 13, 2021, for:

Legal and operational guidances, presentations, training materials, and other documents providing guidance specifically related to authorities, protocols, and procedures for Army National Guard deployments to the U.S. southern border region to assist immigration enforcement authorities with law enforcement and border protection/interdiction objectives and issued between May 1, 2021 and the most recent date available.

Your request was received on July 13, 2021 and assigned case number T21-46.

Our normal processing time is approximately 10-20 business days. However, we will make every effort to provide responsive records as soon as possible. All communications concerning this request should be identified with the above reference number.

If you have any questions regarding your records request, please feel free to contact our office at this email address or 512-782-5443.

Respectfully,

Sarah Alexander
Open Records
Texas Military Department
Office: 512-782-5443
Fax: 512-782-6988
P.O. Box 5218
Austin, TX 78763

From: Texas National Guard

Mr. De La Hoz,

Please find attached correspondence for your records. Once we receive the Attorney General decision regarding your request, we will provide a final response to you.

If you have any questions regarding your records request, please feel free to contact our office at this email address.

Sincerely,

Sarah Alexander
Chief Warrant Officer 2
Open Records
Texas Military Department
Office of the General Counsel
Office: 512.782.5443
Fax: 512.782.6988
P.O. Box 5218
Austin, TX 78763

From: Texas National Guard

The request has been forwarded from one agency to another agency or department for further review or follow up.

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