February 9, 2005

Mr. Loren B. Smith
Olson & Olson L.L.P.
Wortham Tower, Suite 600
2727 Allen Pkwy
Houston, Texas 77019

OR2005-01162

Re: Request for a background check on a named individual

Dear Mr. Smith:

The Office of the Attorney General has received your request for a ruling and assigned your request ID# 221065.

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 submitted 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 submitted 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: U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Federal Investigations Processing Center
P.O. Box 618
Boyers, Texas 16018-0618
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