Entity: Texas Office of the Governor

Records Request to Texas Governor’s Office for Records Related to Hiring of Special Adviser on Border Matters Mike Banks

March 3, 2023
Records request to the Texas Governor's Office seeking records related to the hiring of Mike Banks, the newly appointed Special Adviser on Border Matters to the Governor.

Judge Rejects Efforts by Texas Gov. Abbott and Attorney General Paxton to Dismiss Records Suit

February 23, 2023
American Oversight’s public records lawsuit seeking the release of top officials’ communications will proceed.

Records Request to Texas Governor’s Office for Communications with Perla Huerta and Larry Keefe

February 13, 2023
Records request to the Texas Governor's Office seeking top officials' communications with Perla Huerta or Larry Keefe.

Records Request to Texas Governor’s Office for Communications and Appointment Materials Concerning Secretary of State Nelson

January 31, 2023
Records request to the Texas Office of the Governor for communications with or referencing Secretary Jane Nelson and records related to Nelson's appointment, including her resume, appointment application, and background check results.

Records Request to Texas Office of the Governor for Calendars and Memoranda from Border Czar Banks

January 20, 2023
Records request to the Texas Office of the Governor seeking calendars and memoranda from Border Czar Mike Banks.

Records Request to Texas Governor Seeking Communications with Political Vetting Groups

January 20, 2023
Records request to the Texas Office of the Governor seeking communications of selected officials with political vetting groups.

Abbott and Paxton Fight Against Release of Public Records by Seeking Dismissal of American Oversight Lawsuit

January 19, 2023
Texas leaders are advancing arguments that would significantly limit the public’s access to Texas government documents.

DeSantis’ Office Contacted Abbott’s Office Regarding Migrant Flights to Martha’s Vineyard

October 19, 2022
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office appears to have been in contact with the office of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott regarding DeSantis’ migrant flight program, according to documents obtained by American Oversight and reported on by the Miami Herald.

American Oversight Opposes Gov. Abbott’s and Attorney General Paxton’s Motions to Dismiss Public Records Case

October 13, 2022
American Oversight’s lawsuit seeks the release of officials’ messages surrounding Jan. 6, as well as communications with the gun lobby.

Records Request to Texas Governor’s Office for Texts with Officials from Florida Governor’s Office About the Florida Migrant Relocation Program

October 12, 2022
Records request to the Texas Governor’s Office seeking texts with the Florida Governor’s Office about the Florida program that transports migrants out of the state.