Mandatory Testing Communications

Dear Megan Fletcher:

Thank you for your interest in the public records of The University of Texas at Austin.
Your request has been given the reference number R001927-081121 for
tracking purposes. Your request is being processed in accordance with Chapter
552 of Texas Government Code, the Public Information Act. We will respond to
you on or before 8/26/2021. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

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

All communications between university officials regarding the university's plans for its mandatory COVID-19 testing policy since July 20, 2021.

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,

Megan Fletcher

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PLEASE NOTE: The Public Information Act, found in Chapter 552 of Texas Government Code, does not require a governmental body to create new
information, to do legal research, or to answer questions.

You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you'll receive an email when your request has been completed. Again, thank you for using The University of Texas at Austin Public Information Portal.
The University of Texas at Austin
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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST # R001927-081121


Dear Megan Fletcher,

The University of Texas at Austin received a public information request from you which provides as follows:
To Whom It May Concern:

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

All communications between university officials regarding the university's plans for its mandatory COVID-19 testing policy since July 20, 2021.

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,

Megan Fletcher

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Section 552.222 of the Texas Public Information Act permits a governmental body to ask a requestor to clarify or narrow a request for information if the request is unclear or if a large amount of information has been requested.  The purpose of this letter is to ask that you clarify or narrow your request by providing us with more information about the particular records you seek.  The following paragraph highlights the aspect of your request that we find to be unclear or overly broad.

In this case, we need clarification regarding what you mean by the term "university officials". Please specify the particular employees or employee titles that you intend to be encompassed by this term.

Please let us know how you wish to proceed.  Upon receipt of your response, we will resume work on your request.  You may deliver your response by replying to this email or by any one of the following means:

By U.S. Mail:
Attn:  Open Records Coordinator
Office of the Vice President for Legal Affairs
The University of Texas at Austin
P.O. Box R
Austin, Texas 78713-8918
By Hand Delivery:
Office of the Vice President for Legal Affairs
Peter T. Flawn Academic Center, Suite 438
2304 Whitis Avenue
Austin, Texas 78712
By Fax:
512-471-1255
Please note that, in accordance with section 552.222 of the Texas Government Code, your request will be considered withdrawn if you do not respond to this request for narrowing and clarification in writing within 61 days from the date of this letter.
If you have any questions, please contact my office at 512-471-8300. Thank you for your attention.
Sincerely,


Bob Davis
Open Records Coordinator
Office of the Vice President for Legal Affairs

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RE: Estimation of Costs to Fulfill Request; UT Austin ORR No. R001927-081121

Dear Megan Fletcher,

This letter relates to your request for information that was received by The University of Texas at Austin  which provides as follows:
To Whom It May Concern:

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

All communications between university officials regarding the university's plans for its mandatory COVID-19 testing policy since July 20, 2021.

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,

Megan Fletcher

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We have determined that fulfilling your request will result in the imposition of a charge that exceeds $40.  Therefore, we are providing you with the attached cost estimate as required by section 552.2615 of the Texas Government Code.  Thank you.

Sincerely,

Bob Davis
Open Records Coordinator
Office of the Vice President for Legal Affairs

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