Susie Venable requested a copy of the transcripts of the FM2499 public hearings held in July and October, 2003 from TXDot. In return, she received a letter this week stating that TXDot could not release the transcripts because of copyright laws. Instead they sent a copy of the cover page from the transcript (see attached files.)
Susie inquired further, wanting to understand how copyright laws applied to her request. Yesterday she received a call from the TXDot Dallas Dist. Staff attorney Sue Reid.
Ms. Reid informed Susie that under Common Law Copyright restrictions, the court reporter owns the transcripts. It is a work product. Ms. Reid explained that she attempted to reach the reporter and is unable to track her down.
Ms. Reid also called John Polster (Denton County’s transportation consultant), who is on vacation this week, because he should have a copy. She also said that Denton County paid for the transcript and they are the best place to contact. She also suggested we contact the Attorney General.
However, she prefaced all this by saying that even if they could get past the copyright laws, they are not sure they would release it!!!!
Susie is calling John Polster to make a request to him. Since he is on vacation, I am not sure how long this will be.
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