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Public Information Request

In accordance with the Texas Public Information Act, all public information requests must be made in writing.

A written request should reasonably identify the records needed and should indicate a mailing address, phone number, or other means to contact you regarding your request. There is not a specific form required to make a request; however, the online form below is provided for your convenience.

Public Information Request Form

Requests may be submitted through the following means:

    Dawson Independent School District
    199 N. School Avenue
    Dawson, TX 76639

If a request for a copy of public information will result in the imposition of a charge that exceeds $40, the district shall provide the requestor with a written itemized statement that details all estimated charges that will be imposed, including any allowable charges for labor or personnel costs.

Dawson ISD will provide you with an estimate of the cost of your request based on the following schedule:

  • Labor charges for locating, compiling, reproducing, reviewing, and redacting information (over 50 pages): $15 per hour

  • Labor charges for programming services: $28.50 per hour

  • Overhead fee: 20% of labor charges

  • Letter-size paper copies (8.5" x 11"): $0.10 per page

  • Legal-size paper copies (8.5" x 17"): $0.15 per page

  • CD-R/RW, diskette, or audio cassette: $1.00

  • DVD: $3.00

For more information about the Texas Public Information Act, please visit the website of the Office of the Attorney General of Texas.