How one man’s open records obsession sparked a fight over transparency and power in East Texas

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Texas’ open records law is 50 years old — and routinely flouted

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After a week’s delay, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick signs bill to increase transparency in public records law

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Texas bill to increase transparency in public records law left in limbo despite passing Legislature

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