• Any person has the right to request access to government records or information
• All entities defined as a “governmental body” in section 552.003 (1) (A) are subject to the Act
• Certain information is protected from disclosure by the exceptions in the Act, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), or other law, either constitutional, statutory, or by judicial decision

PLEASE NOTE: You will find that a large amount of information is available throughout the TEA website without making a public information request and/or incurring costs; however, you may always submit a public information request to the agency by following the appropriate links on this page.

Make a Request
To request data or information from the Texas Education Agency, please click on the Make a Request link.

Charges for Public Information
Under section 552.262(a), the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is required to adopt rules to be used by governmental bodies in determining charges for providing copies of public information or making paper records available for public inspection. TEA adheres to these cost rules.

Public Information Complaints
TEA makes every effort to process a public information request properly. We request you inform us of any concerns you have regarding the processing of a request so that we may have the opportunity to address and resolve them as quickly as possible.

Requestors have the right to file a formal complaint with the Office of the Attorney General regarding overcharges for copies of public information by contacting the OAG Cost Rules Administrator Tel (512) 475-2497 or Fax (512) 481-1992. If you have a complaint regarding TEA compliance with the Act, please contact OAG Open Records Division Hotline at Tel (512) 478-6736 or toll-free (877) 673-6839, or the Travis County district attorney.

Public Information Agency Reports
For reports regarding the number and types of public information requests TEA receives each month, please visit Agency Open Records Reports Login page on the Office of the Attorney General website.

Contacts Us
If you have any questions about a request or our procedures, please contact the Public Information Coordination Office. Spanish speakers are available (se habla español).
Tel (512) 475-3697 | Fax (512) 475-3665 | E-mail pir@tea.state.tx.us