Open Records Request

The Texas Public Information Act provides the public the right to request access to city records either for public inspection or to obtain copies. Public information is defined as any information that is collected. assembled, or maintained by or for a governmental entity in connection with the transaction of official business. 

How to Obtain Information

To request information, you may submit a detailed written request by mail, fax, email, or in-person. Your request should include a comprehensive description of the information you require, as well as your name, address, and daytime phone number. There are multiple options for submitting your request, including:

Submit your request online:
General Public Information Request
Police Public Information Request
Check Status of your Request
Accident Report Request		 Mail your request to:
City Secretary
PO Box 79070
Saginaw, TX 76179

 Fax your request to 817-232-4644

When submitting a request for public information, please keep in mind that some information may accrue a cost to process. Should it be determined that your request will be in excess of $40, a cost estimate will be provided to you.

In most cases, the City will make the records available within ten (10) business days after the date you submit your request. If the records you requested contain confidential information, the City may submit those records to the Texas Attorney General for a ruling. If this is necessary, you will be notified.

For more information about the Texas Public Information Act, please visit the Texas Attorney General’s website. The City of Saginaw is not required to answer questions, perform legal research, create new information, or comply with a continuing request to supply information on a periodic basis. Please note that any request for information is considered a public record and your request may be made public.

NOTE: MUNICIPAL COURT RECORDS ARE NOT SUBJECT TO THE PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT. FOR INFORMATION REGARDING COURT RECORDS YOU MAY CONTACT THE SAGINAW MUNICIPAL COURT BY EMAIL or 817-230-0337. 

For additional information you may contact the following:

General Public Information Requests
Janice England, City Secretary
Saginaw City Hall
333 West McLeroy Blvd.
Saginaw, TX 76179
jengland@saginawtx.org
817-230-0327		 Police Public Information Requests
Records Division
Saginaw Police Department
505 West McLeroy Blvd.
Saginaw, TX 76179
records@saginawpolice.org
817-230-0363