Each March, Sunshine Week highlights the importance of open government, public accountability, and the public’s right to know how governmental institutions operate. Transparency laws at both the federal and state level play a crucial role in supporting these principles. Many people are familiar with the federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which allows members of the public to request records from federal agencies. However, FOIA applies only to federal government records. In Texas, access to information held by state and local governmental bodies is governed by a different law: the Texas Public Information Act (TPIA).
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Sunshine Week is a nonpartisan effort aimed at safeguarding the public’s legal right to access government records to support greater openness and transparency. An initiative worthy of more than just one day, Sunshine Week runs from March 15 – 21.
Read moreCelebrating Love Your Lawyer Day: Honoring our Allies in Justice
Each year on the first Friday in November, the legal community celebrates Love Your Lawyer Day, a time to recognize the dedication, compassion, and public service of lawyers who make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This year, on November 7, 2025, we take special pride in honoring the many attorneys who work tirelessly to promote fairness, uphold the rule of law, and expand access to justice—particularly those serving in legal aid and pro bono roles, including the Houston Volunteer Lawyers and all the attorneys at Lone Star Legal Aid
Read moreIt's Election Day!
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It’s Election Day! Harris County voters can find information about polling locations with estimated wait times, ballot measures, and voter identification requirements on the Harris County Elections Department website. Your voice matters. Make it count!
Read morePrison Banned Books Week: Defending the Right to Read Behind Bars
Each year, Prison Banned Books Week brings attention to a pervasive yet often overlooked form of censorship—the systematic restriction of reading materials in prisons and jails across the United States. This year’s campaign (October 19-25, 2025) is just coming to an end, but the efforts to bring prison censorship to light continue every day, as dedicated activists, advocates, and volunteers work to reduce barriers to information access behind bars.
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