Kelley Shannon

Kelley Shannon is executive director of the nonprofit Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, based in Austin. For more information, go to www.foift.org.

Shining Light on Government Brings Together All Texans

March 17, 2025

The free flow of information goes hand in hand with the First Amendment liberty to freely speak out about government.

Keep Information Laws Working as Intended to Help All Texans

September 6, 2024

Government information belongs to the people, and in almost all cases it needs to flow freely, without delay.

Sunshine Week: Taking A Stand Against Public Information Blackouts

March 11, 2024

We need plenty of sunlight to ensure our government is answerable to us.

Transparency at the Texas Capitol

March 9, 2023

Simply put, open government is good government.