Public Information Request

Information to Be Included in Your Request

Information Required

Fill out the Request for Public Information Form or include the required information below:

• Date of the incident or document in question for which you seek information
• Date of Request
• Requestor’s Address
• Requestor’s Email Address
• Requestor’s Name
• Requestor’s Telephone Number
• The specific name of the business or individual you are seeking information about. If you do not have specific information, then explain the facts surrounding your request that will help us to narrow the scope of the search.
• Where you would like your response sent

Required Itemized Estimate of Charges

Charge Estimation

Pursuant to the Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552.2615, if a request for a copy of public information will result in the imposition of a charge that exceeds $40, or a request to inspect a paper record will result in the imposition of a charge under 552.271 that exceeds $40, the governmental body shall provide the requestor with a written itemized statement that details all estimated charges that will be imposed, including any allowable charges for labor or personnel costs. If an alternative less costly method of viewing the records is available, the statement must include a notice that the requestor may contact the governmental body regarding the alternative method.

Basic Charges

Cost Expectations

The basic charge for copies of public information is currently 0.10 cents per page, $3 per DVD, and $1 per CD. Voluminous requests may also result in personnel costs, currently a flat rate of $15 per hour, and overhead charged at 20% of the total personnel costs for the request. The Office of the Attorney General has published a handbook interpreting the Texas Public Information Act. This handbook may be accessed online.