Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code, provides the public with access to government records, and an officer for public information and/or the officer's agent may not ask why the records are being requested. All government information is presumed to be available to the public for inspection. Certain exceptions may apply to the disclosure of the information. Governmental bodies shall promptly release requested information that is not confidential by law, either constitutional, statutory, or by judicial decision, or information for which an exception to disclosure has not been sought. Additional information about SISD’s Public Information program is available at Board Policies GB, GBA, and GBAA.

Procedures to Obtain Information

• Complete the SISD Request for Public Information Form 
• Submit a request by mail, email, or in person according to the governmental body's reasonable procedures.
• Include enough description and detail about the information requested to enable the governmental body to accurately identify and locate the information requested.
• Cooperate with the governmental body's reasonable efforts to clarify the type or amount of information requested.
• Be prepared to pay to receive information responsive to your request in certain situations.