Office of the General Counsel

8/29/2006

False!

Criminal penalties established by the PIA:

§Releasing confidential information that is excepted from disclosure. Texas Government Code § 552.352(a).

-Violation = Official misconduct punishable by up to six months in jail and/or a fine of up to $1,000.

-All request must be handled by the Office of the General Counsel. See SAM 03.H.02.