FOIA Request to University of Texas at El Paso regarding university board member information on October 22, 2025.
A public records request was submitted by the El Paso Standard to the University of Texas at El Paso under the Texas Public Information Act. The request seeks a comprehensive set of documents related to the University’s governing board or board of trustees. Specifically, the request asks for a current list of board members, including their full names, titles or positions, and terms of service. Additionally, it requests any official headshots or photographs maintained by the University for use in publications or on its website. The request also includes any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the University for press releases, directories, or public profiles.
The El Paso Standard emphasizes that access to these records is crucial for fulfilling its role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As a media organization dedicated to comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found here.
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