The Public Information Act is a law that gives individuals access to inspect or copy government records. The law also details the specific instances when a governmental body can withhold government records from the public. Texas Government Code Chapter 552.

Any individual, not just Texas citizens, can make requests for public information through the Act.

The Act requires a governmental body to respond and release the information requested by an individual. If the governmental body determines the information requested may not have to be released under the Act, then both the request and information at issue must be reviewed by the Open Records Division (ORD). The ORD will then decide whether the governmental body can withhold the requested information or must release the information to the requestor.

To request information from the District, simply submitted a signed request either in person, by mail or email.