Open Records Request Form

In accordance with the Public Information Act, the Village of Salado makes all of its public records available to citizens. Therefore, your request should be for documents or other information that is already in existence. Governmental bodies are not required to answer questions, perform legal research, or comply with a continuing request to supply information on a periodic body as such information is prepared in the future.

Open Records Request Fees

Upon making an Open Records Request, the requester must determine their preferred method to receive documents. Please refer to the Open Records Request Fees to review potential charges. 

Requirements of the Village government

• Inform the requestor if the information cannot be provided promptly and set a date and time to provide it within a reasonable time.
• Request a ruling from the office of the Attorney General regarding any information the governmental body wishes to withhold, and send a copy of the request for ruling, or redacted copy, to the requester.
• Make a good faith attempt to inform third parties when their proprietary information is requested from the governmental body.

Requirements of the Requester

• Keep all appointments to inspect records and to pick up copies. Failure to keep appointments may result in losing the opportunity to inspect the information at the time requested.
• Cost of Records:
  • You must respond to any written estimate of charges within 10 days of the date the governmental body sent it, or the request is considered to be automatically withdrawn.
  • If estimated costs exceed $100 (or $50 if a governmental body has fewer than 16 full-time employees), the governmental body may require a bond, prepayment, or deposit. 
  • You may ask the governmental body to determine whether providing the information primarily benefits the general public, resulting in a waiver or reduction of charges. 
  • Make a timely payment for all mutually agreed charges. A governmental body can demand payment of overdue balances exceeding $100.00 or obtain a security deposit before processing additional requests from you. 

If you would like more information on the Public Information Act, you can go online to the Attorney General of Texas' website.