Paul Watler

First Amendment attorney, free press clause. Defending journalists, news organizations and underdogs in Texas courts.

[Paul Watler @pwatler]

Join me in making a year-end donation to the Freedom of Information Foundation to promote open government in Texas. Let's protect the peoples right to know what government does with our money.

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FOI Column: Shining light on government brings together all kinds of Texans https://t.co/ZTjJ3V5yK8

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Brendan Carr, "Free Speech Warrior," Wastes No Time Violating New Free Speech Executive Order https://t.co/gf7zlvNzJY via @Techdirt

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'It's The First Amendment, Stupid': Judge Blasts Fla.'s Threats https://t.co/VaZaqGEJzQ

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US Supreme Court gives Texas citizen journalist new shot to sue over arrest https://t.co/JccBEVkaVe

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https://t.co/v2tTTdhlzu via @NYTOpinion

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Did the hurricane blow away the First Amendment in Florida? https://t.co/t8oiUcjNUj

[TX Freedom Info @TxFOIFT]

Congrats to the SMU Dedman School of Law First Amendment Clinic, recipient of the 2024 James Madison Award. Join us as @TxFOIFT presents the prestigious award at our Sept. 13 state conference in Austin: https://t.co/GRRTgQWFVc

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Lawyers and judges will have more time on their hands in the AI world while AI produces surprisingly insightful and accurate results. https://t.co/C4B9fXnixg

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@TonyPederson @mgranberry @dallasnews @SMU One of the greats! Well done Michael.

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5th Circuit finds east Texas DA "multiplied" obscenity indictments of Netflix after it asserted First Amendment right to stream girls dance competition reality show. https://t.co/HEngqpANhy

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5th Circuit finds "mosaic of bad faith" in east Texas DA's prosecution of Netflix over streaming reality show about pre-teen girls dance competition.

https://t.co/HEngqpANhy

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@600camp Good column David.

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@davidmcswane Congrats David!

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@GloriaCampos Happy Birthday Gloria!

[TX Freedom Info @TxFOIFT]

Parents and the right to view school video: @pwatler of @TxFOIFT board explains.
https://t.co/ezu7cewqU1

[Jackson Walker LLP @Jackson_Walker]

“The key for parents is to know their rights and to be persistent about pursuing those rights,” @pwatler noted in this @CBSNewsTexas report. Check out the story: https://t.co/wW7SeN9lBf

#firstamendment #schoolrecords

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@CarbajalNews Well said and well done, Alfredo. It was a pleasure to work with you and I learned so much from following your reporting. Good luck always.

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@PeterHotez @UTAustin @DellMedSchool Thank you Dr. Hotez. Hook ‘Em Horns!