A.     Persons desiring to inspect or copy records of the Rusk County Emergency Services District #1 (Rusk Co. ESD #1) may make a written request for the desired records to the Board Secretary. The request shall identify the specific record(s) being requested, as well as specific dates. In addition, it is preferable that the request identify the name, address and phone number of the person requesting the information, so that the Rusk Co. ESD #1 may contact the Requester with the response to the request. The Board’s Secretary shall ensure the request is marked with the date on which it was first received. The Rusk Co. ESD #1 Open Records Request Form may be provided; but all written requests are acceptable.

B.     Applications for the inspection of, or copying of records, may be made through the mail, email or in person. The Board Secretary shall review the application with the appropriate department to determine the following:

1. Whether the record being requested exists;
2. Whether the record is available, in use, or in storage; and,
3. Whether the record is subject to disclosure under State, Federal, and local laws.

If a question exists as to whether the record is subject to disclosure, the record shall be referred to the Board’s Attorney for review.

C.     Upon completion of the review, the applicant shall be informed of the results of the review.

D.    The Requester shall receive written notice of actual estimated charges to the extent such notice is required by the Texas Public Information Act and the rules of the Texas Attorney General. A deposit in advance in accordance with the rules of the Texas Attorney General may be required.

Request form must be completed in full and may be submitted to: gdooley@ruskcountyfire.org

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 1911

Henderson, Texas  75653

In-Person Delivery:

1515 Whippoorwill

Henderson, Texas  75652

RCESD #1 Open Records Request Form (Fillable PDF)

Standard Texas Open Records Request Form (Fillable PDF)

2024 Texas Open Records Act Handbook (PDF)