What unites Texans of all political persuasions is the nonpartisan principle that our government must operate in the sunlight.We have the right — and responsibility — to keep watch on how tax money is spent and how public officials make decisions. But it takes access to information to do it.Our state transparency laws envision citizens having power over government. Every legislative session, updates and improvements are needed so that the Texas Public Information Act and the Texas Open Meetings Act function as intended.The Texas Sunshine Coalition, representing 16 organizations with varying interests, works to protect the public’s right to know.