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How the Texas Public Information Act Works
The Texas Public Information Act (the "Act") gives the public the right to request access to government records. The Act is triggered when a person submits a written request to a governmental body. The request must ask for records or information already in existence.
The Act DOES NOT require a governmental body to:
- Create New Information
- Compile Data
- Do Legal Research
- Answer Questions
The governmental body shall promptly respond to requests for information with either the records sought or some other form of notification no later than the 10th business day from which the request was received. A person may ask to view the information, get copies of the information, or both. If the request is for copies, the governmental body may charge for the copies.
How Do I Make A Request?
Online: Submit and track the status of your requests online by clicking on one of the following 3 options.
- General - Submit a new request for records (all city departments, including police)
- Police - (COMING SOON)
- Lookup - Check the status of your records request.
Email: Email Open Records
US Mail:
Belinda Berg, City Secretary
Cedar Hill Government Center
285 Uptown Boulevard
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
Fax: (972) 291-5307
In Person:
Cedar Hill Government Center
4th Floor - Administration
285 Uptown Boulevard
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact the City Secretary’s Office at (972) 291-5100, ext. 1011.
Please be advised: The City of Cedar Hill, Dallas County, is currently under an emergency declaration and many employees are working from home in an effort to avoid exposure and/or infection from a noval coronavirus - COVID-19.
Pursuant to section 552.233(b) of the Texas Government Code, the City of Cedar Hill has filed a Public Information Act Catastrophe Notice with the Office of the Texas Attorney General.
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Belinda Berg
City Secretary
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Katherine Cenicola
Assistant City Secretary
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Clara McGinnis
Part-Time Administration Secretary
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City Secretary's Office
Physical Address
285 Uptown Boulevard
Cedar Hill, TX 75106
Phone: 972-291-5100, ext. 1011Fax: 972-291-5199
Hours
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.