Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – Coalition of media local, state and national organizations has filed a lawsuit against the Texas Department of Public Safety for records on the Uvalde mass shooting. Under state law, such records are presumed public unless a government body cites a specific exemption under the Texas Public Information Act.
Among records requested are emails, body camera and other video footage, emergency communications and call logs, interview notes and more.
DPS has told the media that it is not releasing the records because of its ongoing investigation into the shooting. The lawsuit argues that there is no such investigation, as the guilt of the lone gunman has been established.
Under state law such records are presumed public unless a government body cites a specific exemption. Our media partner WFAA-TV v is part of the coalition of media organizations seeking the records.
Meantime, Uvalde Mayor Don McLauglin has accused DPS of a coverup for weeks.
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