Update: Greater Houston Partnership Not Subject to Open Records

The Texas Supreme Court reversed the 3rd Court of Appeals, and found that just because the Greater Houston Partnership had received tax dollars for a program does not make it subject to open records.

Southeast Texas Record  GHP v. Paxton

Previously on Information Intelligence (May 7, 2015):

This week the Association of Broadcasters filed an amicus brief in pending Greater Houston Partnership (GHP) v. Paxton to determine whether GHP is subject to open records.

The Broadcasters’ point of view:

• GHP gets tax dollars & is therefore a public entity
• GHP shares a common purpose with the entity from which it receives tax dollars
• GHP often stands in place of the City of Houston
  • GHP can make appointments within the airport system

Association of Broadcasters Brief of Amici Cuiae