November 3, 2011

Ms. Laura Russell

Attorney

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

4200 Smith School Road

Austin, Texas 78744-3291

OR2011-16206

Re: Request for the discovery in case #972550-1, including any notes, photos, statements, any and all information regarding the case of the unlawful killing, catching, taking, possessing, or injuring of an alligator in Jefferson County, Texas by a named individual

Dear Ms. Russell:

The Office of the Attorney General has received your request for a ruling and assigned your request ID# 441033.

After reviewing your arguments and the submitted information, we have determined your request does not present a novel or complex issue. Thus, we are addressing your claims in a memorandum opinion. You claim the submitted information may be withheld from the requestor pursuant to section 552.108(a)(1) of the Government Code. We have considered your arguments and the submitted information and have determined that in accordance with section 552.108(a)(1) you may withhold the submitted information. However, you must release the basic information pursuant to section 552.108(c) of the Government Code.

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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