Government transparency bills, including Senate Bill 930 by Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, and Rep. House Bill 2683 by Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg, and Rep. R.D. “Bobby” Guerra, D - McAllen, continue to move forward in the Texas Legislature, reports attorney Omar Ochoa. Openness, accountability, and honesty define government transparency. In a free society, transparency is government’s obligation to share information with citizens. It is at the heart of how citizens hold their public officials accountable. “Once more, Rio Grande Valley legislators are helping lead the way in proposing, supporting and voting for major legislation that helps protect the people’s right to know ...