Open Records Request
Texas Government Code Chapter 552, also known as the Public Information Act, gives the public the right to access government records. This law ensures transparency by allowing anyone to request information about the operations and activities of public agencies
Procedures to Obtain Information
- Complete the Public Information Request Form below and click submit, or print the blank form and submit via mail, email or in person to the HCRMA.
- Include enough description and detail about the information requested to enable the governmental body to accurately identify and locate the
information requested. - Cooperate with the HCRMA’s reasonable efforts to clarify the type or amount of information requested.
- An Officer of HCRMA should respond to you within two (2) working days of receiving your request to confirm receipt of your request.
- The HCRMA has ten (10) working days to provide the information being requested if no exceptions exist. If the information cannot be produced
within ten (10) working days, you will be notified in writing of the reasonable date and time when it will be available. - The HCRMA may request a ruling from the Office of Attorney General if it believes an exception might apply. Seeking such opinion can take an
additional forty-five (45) days.
Public Information Request Form
This request is made under Government Code Act, Chapter 552, which grants public access to certain, non-exempt information in the custody of the government agencies. Please be mindful that there might be costs associated in granting your request. If a fee is applicable, you will be provided a cost estimate before your request is processed.
Cost of Records
The HCRMA uses the rates established by Texas Government Code, Chapter 70, to determine charges in responding to your request. If a charge will be assessed, a written estimate of these charges will be sent to you. You must respond to any written estimate of charges within 10 days of the sent. If you do not respond within 10 days, your request will be considered automatically withdrawn and the file will be closed.
If estimated cost exceeds $50 the HCRMA may require a deposit. You may ask the HCRMA for determination of a waiver or reduction of charges if the information requested primarily benefits the general public.
