by Kelley Shannon

Texans have something to celebrate during Sunshine Week this year. But we also have more work to do to protect the public’s right to know about our government.

Sunshine Week, March 15-21, is an annual national initiative proclaiming the importance of access to public information.

First, the bright spot for Texas: Essential elements of contracts between governments and private companies – including pricing and promises – are public again under a law that took eff...