The Texas Public Information Act (the “Public Information Act”) is codified in chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code.) It is defined as information that a governmental body writes, produces, collects, assembles, or maintains under a law or ordinance or in connection with agency work. The Texas Government Code, Chapter 552, gives you the right to access government records. An officer for public information and the officer’s agent may not ask why you want them. All government information is presumed to be available to the public. Exceptions may apply to the disclosure of the information. Governmental bodies shall promptly release requested information that is not confidential by law, or that is information for which an exception to disclosure has not been sought.
How to make a request under the Texas Public Information Act:
- Submit a written request via mail, email or by hand delivery.
- Requests by mail should be sent or hand delivered to:
My Health My Resources of Tarrant County
Attn: Public Information Officer
3840 Hulen Street, Suite 603
Fort Worth, TX 76107
- Emailed requests should be sent to:
- PublicInformationRequest@mhmrtc.org
Details to include if you are submitting a request under the Texas Public Information Act:
Include enough description and detail about the information requested to enable the governmental body to accurately identify and locate the information requested.
In addition, include the following so that we can assist with your written request:
- Your Full Name
- Organization, If Applicable
- Street Address, city, state and zip code
- Primary telephone number
- Email address
Note that MHMR’s fees associated with requests fulfilled pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act are consistent with those outlined in the Texas Public Information Act. If your request for information is expected to result in charges of more than $40.00, MHMR will provide you with a cost estimate.
If you are seeking medical records, see the contact information and medical records rights information below:
- Call Health Information Management at 817-569-4417
- Learn more about your medical records rights: https://www.mhmrtarrant.org/Your-Rights/Your-Records-Privacy-HIPAA
