Common use of Texas Public Information Act Clause in Contracts

Texas Public Information Act. Proposals will be subject to the Texas Public Information Act (the Act), located in Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code, and may be disclosed to the public upon request. By submitting a proposal, the Respondent acknowledges that all information and ideas presented in the proposal are public information and subject to disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act, with the limited exception of Social Security Numbers and certain non-public financial reports or information submitted in response to RFP Sections 4.2.3.3 and 4.2.3.4. If the Respondent asserts that financial reports or information provided in response to RFP Sections 4.2.3.3 and 4.2.3.4 contains trade secret or other confidential information, it must be clearly marked such information in boldface type and include the words “confidential” or “trade secret” at top of the page. Furthermore, the Respondent must identify the financial reports or information, and provide an explanation of why the reports or information are excepted from public disclosure, on the Respondent Information and Disclosures form. HHSC will process any request from a member of the public in accordance with the procedures outlined in the Act. Respondents should consult the Texas Attorney General’s website (xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx) for information concerning the Act’s application to applications and potential exceptions to disclosure.