"Court Rules Texts, Emails Sent During Public Meetings Are Public" Illinois Policy, August 7, 2013."Focus on FOIA: Yes, Text Messages Are Public Records," Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, January 9, 2015, by Dick Hammerstrom."Yes, That Text Message Is a Public Record," Government Executive, January 5, 2015, by Michael Grass."Feds Hide Behind Potential Text Message Loophole in Sunshine Law," Washington Times, April 29, 2016, by Stephen Dinan."Text Messages Enter Public-Records Debate," ABC News, Mar 16, 2008, by Ledyard King and Gannett News Service."Access to Electronic Communications," Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, Spring 2009."Texting During Meetings Bad Public Policy, AG’s Office Says," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, August 19, 2016, by Chris Joyner.Some states, such as Colorado, Tennessee and Florida, have already changed their laws to include electronic messages like texts.Ī guide published by the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press delves deeper into some of the legal nuances and history, and offers a legal breakdown state-by-state. Previously, Southwest charged 2 per flight for the service, which allowed passengers to send messages via iMessage, WhatsApp, and Viber. They are most obviously subject to open-records law when they are between government officials and about government business. Now it looks like Southwest Airlines is inching ever-closer to the 21st century by offering their passengers free in-flight messaging on wifi-capable aircraft. The messages are easier to keep track of when they are on government-issued devices, which can be archived as a matter of policy. The rulings came under both state and federal law, and applied to the range of electronic communications - whether email, text or instant-messaging platforms. In the past nine years or more, courts ruled texts are subject to open-records law in cases arising in Detroit, Dallas, Norfolk, Arkansas and elsewhere. The problem, of course, is knowing about them - since they are less visible than meeting minutes. Naturally, she shared them with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.Ĭourts have for several years upheld the notion that texts can be public records. The issue came up because a resident involved in a suburban zoning fight got texts sent during a council meeting by using the state's Open Records Act. Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens recently made clear (via a spokesman) that he wanted lawmakers to rewrite open-meetings law to restrict texting during public meetings. Whatever the answer, it's red meat for FOIA. Is text messaging compatible with open meetings? It can be used between individuals during a meeting - say, between a lobbyist and a legislative committee member, or between two city council members making a private deal, or even between a reporter and a confidential source. in public.Ĭomes now the smartphone, which everybody uses to communicate by text. Not only is smoking obsolete, but today we have federal and state open-meetings laws, meant to ensure that public business is transacted. Please note: There is no parking in front of the terminal and violators will be fined.Remember the "smoke-filled room"? Of course not. Find out what makes us different when you book, board, and fly with Southwest. Many of the airlines have curbside check-in for passengers’ convenience. Look for the blue signs at the terminal indicating where the airline ticket counters are located. If you’re bringing someone to the airport, follow the signs to the terminal, passenger drop off, ticketing (upper) level in front of the terminal. Dropping off - Departures at the Barbara Jordan Terminal Parking and unattended vehicles are not allowed. The terminal curb side is for active loading and unloading only. When you’re picking up passengers, either drive to the lower baggage level of the terminal or the upper level (normally for dropping off passengers) as you enter the airport property. For those without insurance, the Southwest Center has low self-pay rates to ensure you can be seen. Southwest Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, AHCCCS, and most major commercial insurances. Picking up - Arrivals at the Barbara Jordan Terminal To check or verify that your insurance is accepted, feel free to call us at 602.307.5330. What-A-Burger: Tried and true Texas favorite. Subway & Taco Mama: submarine sandwiches, salads, and tacos. TEXACO: Gas up your vehicle and yourself with tacos, barbecue, Krispy Kreme, grab-n-go sandwiches, beer, wine, and sundries, Map to the free Barbara Jordan Terminal Cell Phone Lot Flight Information Displays, food, and restrooms are available. Turn left into the Texaco Fuel Station & Convenience Store at 2901 Spirit of Texas Drive. Go straight at the four-way stop and at the second four-way stop. Cell Phone Lot - Fuel, Food, and Liquid Libationsįrom SH 71, take the Spirit of Texas Drive “Airport Cargo/Service Entrance” exit.
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