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Uvalde CISD hires Thompson Horton to help with public-records review and legal counsel
Summary
The Uvalde CISD board voted unanimously to retain Thompson Horton after extended public comment and trustee discussion about delayed release of records tied to the Robb Elementary tragedy and the district's transparency practices.
The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District board of trustees unanimously approved an engagement with the Thompson Horton law firm to assist the district with public‑information requests, review of records and related legal matters.
The board took the action after public commenters urged faster release of documents tied to the May 24 Robb Elementary shooting and after trustees pressed for clearer legal guidance on what must be released under the Public Information Act and what may be withheld or redacted under federal privacy laws.
The administration introduced Thompson Horton at the meeting and Superintendent Nicholas said the firm had been retained on a preliminary basis so it could begin work and brief the board. Philip Frazenet, managing…
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