Public Records Policy
Summary
Bexar County is trying to cap the number of public records requests you can file, claiming a few 'super-users' are slowing everything down. If this passes, it’ll be a lot tougher for regular people to keep tabs on how the city is actually spending our tax money.
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Impact analysis
It might save the county some administrative costs, but it could cost taxpayers more in the long run if we lose the ability to spot government waste.
County staff and administrators who want to clear their backlog and reduce the workload of processing constant information requests.
Journalists, watchdogs, and everyday citizens who need access to government documents to hold local officials accountable.
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How to look up Bexar County court cases online
How to look up Bexar County court cases online ksat.com
To solve its open records problem, Bexar County seeks to rein in ‘zealous’ requesters
To solve its open records problem, Bexar County seeks to rein in ‘zealous’ requesters San Antonio Report
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