The Austin Chronicle

Judge Rules That City, APD Have “Unlawfully” Maintained Secret Police File

A Travis County judge ruled that the city of Austin and Austin Police Department have “unlawfully” maintained a secret police personnel file known as the “G file” that was outlawed by the Austin ...
The Texas Observer

Texas Lawmakers Push ‘Massive Secrecy Grab’ to Shield Police Files

In 1998, the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) began requiring officers to fill out reports any time they had to use force, a big step toward tracking when and why police resorted to strong-arming ...
The Texas Tribune

Bill shielding some police complaints from public again dies in Texas House

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The Texas Tribune

Texas lawmakers delay bill keeping unsubstantiated complaints against officers from the public

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