City of Bovina
The Pride of Parmer County
Request Public Information
Request Public Information
Welcome to the City of Bovina's Public Information page. Through this page you may gain access to publicly available information that is collected and/or maintained by the City of Bovina. The City’s public information is made available through the Public Information Act (the Act). The Public Information Act, Chapter 552 of the Government Code, generally provides that:
Any person has the right to request access to government records or information.
All entities defined as a “governmental body” in section 552.003 (1) (A) are subject to the Act.
Certain information is protected from disclosure by the exceptions in the Act or other law, either constitutional, statutory, or by judicial decision.
Making a Request:
All Public Information requests must be 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. The City has provided a form to facilitate your request.
Public Information Request Form.pdf
Send requests to:
Lesley Gama
City Secretary
City of Bovina
205 North Street
Bovina, Texas 79009
Phone: 806-251-1116 Fax: 806-251-1805
Helpful Suggestions for Making a Public Information Request
These are few tips to assist the City in processing a request as accurately and efficiently as possible:
1. Your request must be in writing; only written requests trigger obligations under the Act.
2. Include your full name and contact information, including e-mail address (if available). It is helpful to clearly label your correspondence as a "Public Information Request".
3. Be specific and clear in describing the nature and scope of the information you are seeking.
4. Your request should be for information that is already in existence.
5. Governmental bodies are not required to answer questions, perform legal research, or comply with a continuing request to supply information on a periodic basis as such information is prepared in the future.
6. We recommend that all requests be addressed to the City Secretary. Requests made by fax or electronic mail (e-mail) must be sent to the fax numbers and e-mail address designated above in order to trigger an obligation under the Act.
7. If you believe the City of Bovina has not responded as required by the Act, contact the City Secretary immediately.
Charges for Public Information
Under section 552.262(a), the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is required to adopt rules to be used by governmental bodies in determining charges for providing copies of public information or making paper records available for public inspection. These rules are at Title 1, Part 3, Chapter 70 of the Texas Administrative Code.
Public Information Complaints
The City of Bovina makes every effort to process a public information request properly. We request you inform us of any concerns you have regarding the processing of a request so that we may have the opportunity to address and resolve them as quickly as possible.
Requestors have the right to file a formal complaint with the Office of the Attorney General regarding overcharges for copies of public information by contacting the OAG Cost Rules Administrator Tel (512) 475-2497 or Fax (512) 481-1992. If you have a complaint regarding TEA compliance with the Act, please contact OAG Open Records Division Hotline at Tel (512) 478-6736 or toll-free (877) 673-6839.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or need additional information contact:
Lesley Gama
City Secretary
City of Bovina
205 North Street
Bovina, Texas 79009
Phone: 800-251-1116 Fax: 806-251-1805
