January 23, 2008

Mr. J. David Dodd, III

Nichols, Jackson, Dillard, Hager & Smith, L. L. P.

1800 Lincoln Plaza

500 North Akard

Dallas, Texas 75201

OR2008-00992

Re: Request for information on Katherine Frances et al vs. Therapeutic Family Life

Dear Mr. Dodd:

The Office of the Attorney General has received your request for a ruling and assigned your request ID# 305045.

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 58.007 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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