Public Information Requests (Open Records)

The City of Dayton is committed to transparency and providing access to public records in accordance with the Texas Public Information Act (TPIA).

Crash Reports

To access your Crash (Accident) Report:

• Visit https://cris.dot.state.tx.us/public/Purchase/app/home

Official Submission Policy

Pursuant to Resolution R2019-30, the City of Dayton has designated specific mailing and email addresses for the receipt of public information requests. To ensure your request is processed according to state law, it must be submitted through one of the officially designated methods listed below.

Please note: These are the only permissible methods for submitting a Public Information Act request. The City will treat a request as received only once it has been submitted and received through one of these officially designated channels. Requests sent to other city staff, departments, or via social media will not be considered valid requests and will not trigger the City’s obligations under the Texas Public Information Act.

Permissible Methods of Submission

1. Online Portal
The most efficient way to submit and track your request is through our online portal:

•  Public Information Request Online Form

2. Mail or In-Person Delivery
Requests may be mailed or hand-delivered to the City Secretary’s office at Dayton City Hall:
Dayton City Hall
Attn: City Secretary
117 Cook Street
Dayton, Texas 77535

Public Information Request Form

3. Email
Requests may be submitted via email to the official designated address:
citysecretary@daytontx.org

 Fee Schedule

Access Public Records

We make every effort to supply this information as quickly as possible. If the information cannot be produced for inspection or duplication within 10 business days after the request is made, the City of Dayton will certify in writing a reasonable time when the information will be made available.

Please Note: It is possible that requests sent by email could be blocked by the City's Firewall. If you do not receive a response to your request or some other form of communication about your request from the City within 10 business days of your request, please call the Office of the City Secretary at 936.258.2642 ext. 1117.

The Public Information Act

According to the Texas Government Code, Chapter 552, known as the Public Information Act (the "Act"), the City of Dayton operates as a governing body and all information and records are subject to the Act. All government information is presumed to be available to the public. Exceptions may apply to the disclosure of certain information. The Act is triggered when a person submits a written request for information that is already in existence. The Act does not require the City to create new information, compile data, do legal research, or answer questions.

The City will respond to your request with either the records or some type of notification promptly or as soon as possible, but no later than the 10th business day.

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