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Texas (TX)

Law: Texas Public Information Act (Tex. Gov't Code §§ 552.001–552.353)

Notes: Put the request in writing via email. A response is required within 10 business days. Use the AG’s Open Records Division for appeals.

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Jurisdiction Facts

Sourced from the jurisdiction registry. Not legal advice.

Best Practice

Put the request in writing via email. A response is required within 10 business days. Use the AG’s Open Records Division for appeals.

Statutory Response Deadline

10 business days under Tex. Gov't Code § 552.301.

Observed Average Response

87 days (MuckRock observed average, not a statutory deadline).

Fee Waivers / Intake

Fee waivers available for public interest requests. Request written estimate before charges exceeding $40.

Appeals

Agency must request Attorney General opinion within 10 business days if withholding records. Requester may appeal AG decision to district court.

Direct links to the governing statute, official requester guidance, and central portal for this jurisdiction.

Common Agencies

Big Spring Police Department

Mail: Big Spring Police Department 3613 W Highway 80 Big Spring TX 79720

Fees & notes

The Big Spring Police Department does not have a dedicated public TPIA portal. No specific MuckRock audit data available.

Reviewed 2026-04-27

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Dallas County District Attorney

Portal: Submit online

Email: [email protected]

Mail: Dallas County District Attorney's Office Attn: Public Information Officer 133 N Riverfront Blvd LB 19 Dallas TX 75207

Fees & notes

The Dallas County DA uses the GovQA portal for TPIA requests. The office has been known to appeal to the Texas Attorney General to withhold internal investigations and other sensitive records.

Source Reviewed 2026-04-27

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Dallas County District Clerk

Email: [email protected]

Mail: Dallas County District Clerk George L. Allen Sr. Courts Bldg 600 Commerce St. Dallas TX 75202

Fees & notes

Often appeals to the TX AG to withhold internal investigations; known for charging for redaction time and providing aggressive cost estimates.

Reviewed 2026-04-27

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Falfurrias Police Department

Mail: Falfurrias Police Department 205 E Allen St Falfurrias TX 78355

Fees & notes

The Falfurrias Police Department does not have a dedicated public TPIA portal. No specific MuckRock audit data available.

Reviewed 2026-04-27

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Houston Independent School District

Mail: Houston Independent School District Public Information Office 4400 W 18th Street Houston TX 77092-8501

Fees & notes

HISD does not have a dedicated public TPIA portal. The district has a typical turnaround time of ten business days but can be slower due to high volume. Fee waivers are rarely granted.

Reviewed 2026-04-27

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Irving Independent School District

Portal: Submit online

Mail: Irving Independent School District Attn: Records Management 3620 Valley View Irving TX 75062

Fees & notes

Irving ISD uses an online request form for TPIA requests. The district charges fees for copies of records in compliance with the Texas Administrative Code. Fee waivers are rarely granted.

Source Reviewed 2026-04-27

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Travis County Sheriff's Department

Portal: Submit online

Mail: Travis County Sheriff's Office Attn: Open Records 5555 Airport Blvd Austin TX 78751

Fees & notes

Travis County does not have a central open records department. Requests must be submitted to the appropriate department. The Sheriff's Office uses an online portal for TPIA requests.

Source Reviewed 2026-04-27

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Tyler Police Department

Portal: Submit online

Mail: Tyler Police Department 711 W Ferguson St Tyler TX 75702

Fees & notes

Tyler PD uses an online portal for TPIA requests. The department has been the subject of TPIA requests through MuckRock regarding body-worn camera footage.

Source Reviewed 2026-04-27

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Waco Police Department

Mail: Waco Police Department 3115 Pine Ave Waco TX 76708

Fees & notes

The Waco Police Department does not have a dedicated public TPIA portal. No specific MuckRock audit data available.

Reviewed 2026-04-27

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