Sample Written Request for Information *

  A requestor submitting their inquiry via electronic mail or facsimile must send their request to a governmental body’s officer for public Information or the person designated by that officer in order to trigger the requirements of the Texas Public Information Act.

Date 

Officer for Public Information
Name of Governmental Body
Address

Requestor Name
Address
Phone

Dear Officer for Public Information:

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Chapter 552 of the Government Code, I request access to or copies of
 ____________________________________________________________________ .

            [A requestor should specify as clearly as possible the particular information sought.  The request should be specific enough to allow the governmental body to identify what documents you seek.  This may include the name of the document, or the type of information.  You may also request that information in a particular form.  For example, a paper copy or on a computer disk.  It is suggested that a requestor also specify the time period for which broad categories of information is sought.]

I am available to view the documents on the following dates and times: _____________________________ .

Please provide the information to me at ______________________________________________________ .

Sincerely,

Requestor Name