FOIA Request to University of Texas at Tyler regarding employee salaries from FY2025 on January 14, 2026.
A request has been submitted to the University of Texas at Tyler under the Texas Public Information Act for records related to employee compensation during Fiscal Year 2025. The request was made by Dallas City Wire, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs.
The requested records include detailed information about each employee’s compensation. Specifically, the request seeks data fields such as employee name, gender (if recorded), age or year of birth (if not exempt), date of birth (if not exempt or limited to month/year), university name, department, employer name, title or position, hire date, compensation amount (including base pay and any additional pay), compensation type (e.g., salary, hourly, stipend, bonus), and employment type (full-time or part-time).
Dallas City Wire emphasizes that access to these public records is crucial for fulfilling its role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The organization also notes its affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
