Public Information Requests – Southwest District

Know Your Rights.

The Texas Public Information Act (TPIA) grants the public the right to access information maintained by government entities, including the Southwest Management District.

Making a Request
To submit a request, simply complete the form below or send a written request to the District. Requests must ask for existing records — the District is not required to create new documents, compile data, or answer questions.

For your request to be valid under the TPIA, it must be submitted in writing and directed to the appropriate records custodian. Requests sent by email or fax must be properly addressed to ensure timely handling.

For more details on your rights under the TPIA and how to structure a request, visit the Texas Attorney General’s website.

More About Texas Public Information Act

Public Information Request

Requestor Contact Information

Name

First

Last

Company / Organization

of do Information

Phone

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Preferred Manner of Written Communication

Description of the Information Requested

( Note: Describe the information as precisely as you can. )

Information Requested

From Date

To Date

Under the Public Information Act, some categories of information do not have to be released. Exceptions to disclosure fall into two general categories: 1) mandatory exceptions that make information confidential and require a governmental body to withhold information, and 2) discretionary exceptions that allow but do not require a governmental body to withhold information. You may find information about mandatory and discretionary exceptions HERE.

In most instances, a governmental body is required to request a decision from the Attorney General in order to withhold information from a requestor. However, a requestor may permit a governmental body to redact information without requesting an Attorney General decision. You are not required to agree to the redaction of any information responsive to your request, but doing so may streamline the handling of your request. If you agree to redactions in this request, then you may request the redacted information in a future information request.

Do you agree to the redaction of information that is subject to mandatory exceptions, provided such redactions are clearly labeled on the information you received?

Do you agree to the redaction of information that is subject to discretionary exceptions, provided such redactions are clearly labeled on the information you receive?

Information Preferences

How would you like to have the information provided?

Copies
Inspection

If available, do you wish to receive an electronic copy of the information?

Please Note: If the information requested is unclear or if a large amount of information is requested you may be contacted to discuss clarifying or narrowing your request. There may be charges associated with production of the requested information. You may find more information regarding the charges under the Public Information Act HERE.