The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 552), gives you the right to access government records. All government information is presumed to be available to the public, although certain exceptions may apply. Governmental bodies shall release requested information as promptly as possible unless the information is exempt from disclosure under the Public Information Act.

The request must ask for records or information already in existence. The Act does not require a governmental body to create new information, do legal research, answer questions, or comply with a continuing request to supply information on a periodic basis.

​The Act is triggered when a person submits a written request to the Office of the City Secretary.  Upon receipt, the City will begin processing your request in the order received.

Accessing Forms

Residents can access forms in two ways:

1. Online: Visit sjtx.us/forms to download and complete forms at your convenience.
2. In-Person: Forms are available at the City Secretary’s Office located at: 512 S. Nebraska Ave., San Juan, Texas

For further assistance, contact the City Secretary’s Office.

Public Information Request Form

 ​Written requests for city records may also be submitted via

• Email:

​b​escalante@sjtx.us​​​

• Mail:

City Secretary’s Office – Open Records

City of ​San Juan​

​512 S. Nebraska Ave.

​San Juan​, Texas ​78589​

• In-person:

City Secretary’s Office

​512 S. Nebraska Ave.

​San Juan​, Texas 7​8589​

NOTE: This form is made available for your convenience and is not required.

When requesting public information, please remember that some information may accrue a cost to the process. A cost estimate will be provided if the office determines that your request will be more than $40.

Please visit the Texas Attorney General’s website for more information about the​ Public Information Act.​