Galveston Independent School District, as a local governmental entity, is subject to the requirements of the Texas Public Information Act. 

Please note that depending on the specific request and volume of information involved, cost of providing copies of public records, including factors like standard paper copy price, labor charges, overhead costs, document retrieval fees, and the cost of non-standard formats like CDs or DVDs may be incurred by requestor.

All requests must be submitted in writing and should contain:

• Your Name
• Address
• Phone number
• Fax number (if applicable)
• Description of the information and/or document open requested.

The request must ask for records or information already in existence. The Act does not require the district to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions.

To request information from this governmental body, use one of the following methods:

• In Person 
  • GISD Support Center, 3904 Ave T, Galveston, Texas 77550
  • Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (closed on Fridays in June and July.)
• By Mail
  • Send the Request to:  
    • Galveston ISD Office of Communications
    • Public Information Request
    • PO Box 660
    • Galveston, Texas 77553
• By Email  
  • Send the request to communications@gisd.org
  • Subject heading should read Public Information Request or Open Records Request

What is considered Public Information? 
Visit the Attorney General’s Public Information Handbook for detailed information