Here is the quote from the Governor's website:
"If you want to view or obtain copies of agency records, please send a written request by hand delivery, mail, fax, OR e-mail to the following:"
We will see what I get.
RX8er wrote:CWOOD wrote:This discussion made me curious. I have been stopped a few times(by DPS, Austin PD, and a couple of others)during the 14 or so years that I have had my CHL and have never been disarmed.
I was curious enough that I have filed my very first Freedom of Information request. The text is simple, perhaps too simple, since this my first effort in this regard.
Request for Texas DPS policy regarding CHL firearms check
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I would like to obtain any records regarding Texas Department of Public Safety policy of disarming Texas Concealed Handgun Licensees at routine traffic stop encounters and then doing a records check on the serial number of the handgun for "Stolen" status.
This is happening across the state and would, on its face, seem to be a slap in the face to the integrity of a group who have been shown to be one of the most law abiding group of citizens in the state.
This was done through the Governors 'contact" page on his website
http://governor.state.tx.us/contact/PIRInfo.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I will post here if/when I get a reply. I have no idea how long that might take.
I'm not sure they will honor the request through a contact web page. Most of the FOIA requests I have done have to come via letter and signed. You also should let them know how much money you will be willing to spend before they contact you for additional copy charges. You can also state that anything over 30 pages be placed on to a CD instead of paper.
If you don't get anywhere with this, you may try separating your request:
Any disarm policy
Any SN check policy
How many SN checks from traffic stops
How many illegal guns found as a result of the the routine traffic stop check
They may not be able to provide everything because they don't track it but is worth a shot.