Lieutenant Gov. Dewhurst's Official Calendar(s), June - Nov. 2014
| Submitted | Nov. 13, 2014 |
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From: Beryl Lipton
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act , I hereby request the following records:
A copy of the calendar(s) with events maintained by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Texas and used as reference for the daily agenda of Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst during the months of June, July, August, September, October, and November of 2014. Pursuant to section 1.1.013 of the Texas State Records Retention Schedule, calendars and appointment records are public records and required to be retained.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, 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,
Beryl C.D. Lipton
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 13, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help.
From: Constance Allison
Ms. Lipton:
I received your email messages seeking public information and I am not seeking an attorney general opinion allowing me withhold information.
You will receive the responsive public information not later than 5:00 PM central standard time on Wednesday, December 3, 2014. I will attempt to provide the information electronically per your stated preference.
Thank you for your courtesies,
Constance Allison
Office of the Lt. Governor of Texas
From: Constance Allison
Ms. Lipton,
I must revise the time by which I will be able to produce the information you have requested. It will, however, be produced without the need for an attorney general opinion and at no cost to you.
The information will be available by 9:00 p.m. CST on Monday, December 8, 2014.
Thank you,
Constance Allison
General Counsel
Office of the Lieutenant Governor
Texas State Capitol - Rm. GE.12
P.O. Box 12068 - Austin, TX 78711
512-463-6050
constance.allison@ltgov.state.tx.us<mailto:constance.allison@ltgov.state.tx.us>
From: Beryl Lipton
Hello Ms. Allison,
Thank you very much for your messages and help. I look forward to hearing from you again.
Have a lovely afternoon,
Beryl
From: Constance Allison
Ms. Lipton:
I received the information responsive to your request.
Attached are 12 pages of the information. I am unable to scan and send it in one e-mail for some reason, so a second e-mail will include the additional 12 pages.
I have indicated redactions with lines in the relevant spaces. The information that I have redacted is of two types: (1) information that is not "public information" under Texas law (the Lt. Governor's personal, family, and business appointments) (see Sec. 552.002, Tex. Gov't Code); and (2) information about contacts with citizens of Texas (not including lobbyists or state officials/employees) (see Sec. 306.004, Tex. Gov't Code). Neither of these categories of information is subject to required public disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act.
Thank you for your patience,
Constance Allison
General Counsel
Office of the Lieutenant Governor
Texas State Capitol - Rm. GE.12
P.O. Box 12068 - Austin, TX 78711
512-463-6050
constance.allison@ltgov.state.tx.us<mailto:constance.allison@ltgov.state.tx.us>
From: Constance Allison
Ms. Lipton:
Attached are the final 12 pages of information responsive to your request.
Again, I have indicated redactions with lines in the relevant spaces. The information that I have redacted is of two types: (1) information that is not "public information" under Texas law (the Lt. Governor's personal, family, and business appointments) (see Sec. 552.002, Tex. Gov't Code); and (2) information about contacts with citizens of Texas (not including lobbyists or state officials/employees) (see Sec. 306.004, Tex. Gov't Code). Neither of these categories of information is subject to required public disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act.
Thank you,
Constance Allison
General Counsel
Office of the Lieutenant Governor
Texas State Capitol - Rm. GE.12
P.O. Box 12068 - Austin, TX 78711
512-463-6050
constance.allison@ltgov.state.tx.us<mailto:constance.allison@ltgov.state.tx.us>
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