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The City of Allen promotes an open and responsive government. The City Secretary’s Office provides information in accordance with the Public Information Act by responding to all public information requests.
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Use the links below to find a variety of public records online. If you're unable to find a record online, please click the How to Submit a Request tab.
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| In accordance with the Texas Public Information Act, all requests for public information must be made in writing and should identify: 1) the records needed; and, 2) provide the requester's contact information such as mailing address, phone number, or email. For online open records requests, use the links to the right. Upon receipt the city will begin processing your request in the order received. Requests should be for documents, or other information that is already in existence. |
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| The City of Allen is not required to answer questions, perform legal research, or comply with a continuing request to supply information on a periodic basis. The City of Allen may ask for clarification of requests to determine specifically what records are needed. Some records of the City of Allen may be exempt from disclosure as provided by law. |
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Texas Government Code, Chapter 552, gives you the right to access government records without having to provide any reason for the request.
State law allows the city to designate a person that is authorized to receive email or faxed requests for open records. If a city makes such a designation, the Open Records Act is only activated if the request is directed to the assigned individual. Resolution No. 2468-12-05(R) designates the City Secretary as the public information officer for the City of Allen.
State law allows the city to recover costs associated with open records requests. These are set rates through the Texas Administrative Code. See: Charges Associated with Open Records Requests
State law allows the city to designate a person that is authorized to receive email or faxed requests for open records. If a city makes such a designation, the Open Records Act is only activated if the request is directed to the assigned individual. Resolution No. 2468-12-05(R) designates the City Secretary as the public information officer for the City of Allen.
State law allows the city to recover costs associated with open records requests. These are set rates through the Texas Administrative Code. See: Charges Associated with Open Records Requests