Emails sent by staff in the Office of the Attorney General of Texas during the time period March 10 to March 31, 2020.

It shouldn’t be surprising that the president, who downplayed the crisis until just a few weeks ago, is once again avoiding taking responsibility.

Public Information Request seeking communications sent from officials in the Office of the Attorney General to the Executive Office of the President and select federal health departments or agencies during the time span covering March 10, 2020 to March 25, 2020.

Public Information Request seeking communications sent by officials in the Office of the Attorney General of Texas to non-governmental organizations which advocate to restrict abortion access during the time span covering March 10, 2020 to March 25, 2020.

Public information request to the Office of the Attorney General of Texas seeking sent communications key terms related to the state’s response to the novel coronavirus pandemic and Executive Order GA-09 banning medical procedures not deemed “medically necessary.”

During ordinary times, government transparency maintains a functioning democracy. But during the coronavirus outbreak, it can also save lives.

The Texas Office of the Attorney General stated it had no records of communications between select officials and nominated FEC Commissioner Trey Trainor or anyone communicating on behalf of Empower Texans from early September 2019 through mid-March 2020.

Records from the Office of the Texas Attorney General reflecting communications regarding a letter sent to the Senate during the impeachment process urging President Trump’s acquittal.

Public records request to the Office of the Texas Attorney General seeking communications between officials and nominated FEC Commissioner Trey Trainor, as well as communications with Empower Texans.

The Trump administration’s early mismanagement of the novel coronavirus outbreak has put thousands of lives in danger.