Keeping an eye on government: Track taxpayer money, expose wrongdoing

By: Kelly Shannon, FOI Foundation of Texas, March 18, 2026

As we watch over our government, it’s often about the money.

Are taxpayer dollars being spent wisely on social programs, road projects and employee pay? Can we view government contracts with outside organizations? What are the details of bond proposals on the election ballot?

Long-established state open government laws – the Texas Public Information Act and the Texas Open Meetings Act – help us answer these questions and root out malfeasance.