December 15, 2003

Mr. Leonard V. Schneider
Ross, Banks, May, Cron & Cavin, P.C.
City of Leage City
2 Riverway, Suite 700
Houston, Texas 77056-1918

OR2003-9003

Re: Request for information regarding case # 01-02-001632.

Dear Mr. Schneider:

The Office of the Attorney General has received your request for a ruling and assigned your request ID# 195854.

After reviewing your arguments and the submitted information, we have determined that your request does not present a novel or complex issue. Thus, we are addressing your claims in a memorandum opinion. You claim that the requested information may be withheld from the requestor. We have considered your arguments and the submitted information and have determined that in accordance with section 261.201 of the Family Code, you must withhold the requested information.

For more information on the cited exception, as well as information on the rights and obligations of governmental bodies and requestors, please refer to open government information contained on the Office of the Attorney General website at www.oag.state.tx.us. You may also contact our Open Government Hotline at 1-877-OPENTEX.

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cc: David Walker
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Galveston, Texas 77550
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