open government

proudly serving the entire state of texas

GENERAL SCHOOL LAW

Overview

At Leon | Alcala, we deliver comprehensive legal services under the Texas Open Meetings Act (TOMA) and the Texas Public Information Act (TPIA), contributing to transparent and compliant open government procedures. Our seasoned team routinely guides school boards and administrations through complex open government matters, such as reviewing board agendas for TOMA compliance, advising on requirements for both open and closed board meetings, and expertly navigating responses to TPIA requests. As champions of open government, we strive to foster trust and transparency between public institutions and the communities they serve.

practice areas

Open Government
Texas Public Information Act (TPIA)
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Board Due Process and Grievance Hearings
Conflict of Interest Matters
Open Meetings Under the Texas Open Meetings Act (TOMA)
Texas Whistleblower Act
Governance Matters
Ethical Conduct and Anti-Corruption
Trainings and Compliance
Voting Rights

Key Contacts

Sara Hardner Leon

Partner

Austin, Texas

Michelle Alcala

Partner

Austin, Texas

John Janssen

Managing Partner

Arlington, Texas

Sarah Reynolds

Senior Attorney

Arlington, Texas

Hans Graff

Senior Attorney

Houston, Texas
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Houston

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2901 Via Fortuna
Building 6, Suite 475
Austin, Texas 78746
10497 Town & Country Way
Suite 940
Houston, TX 77024
301 South Center Street
Suite 418
Arlington, TX 76010
(512) 637-4244
info@leonalcala.com
(713) 965-7623
info@leonalcala.com
(817) 385-6404
info@leonalcala.com
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