TPIA Request — Communications to/from Dr. Deborah L. Birx (08/13/2023–12/13/2023)¶

To the Public Information Officer,

Attached is my TPIA request seeking communications (emails and
Teams/SharePoint/Slack/IM/SMS/etc.) that discuss or reference students
or COVID (any format: email, Teams/SharePoint, Slack, IM, SMS/text,
etc.) during the date range, limited to Dr. Deborah L. Birx (and
assistants/delegates). Please apply the same search, format,
redactions/withholding, and narrowing/cost terms as stated in the
attached letter.

Kevin Bass PhD MS
Phone: [REDACTED – HOME-PHONE]

Good Afternoon,



Texas Tech University System (TTUS) is in receipt of your Texas Public Information Act request below/attached.  However, TTUS seeks to discuss with you how the scope of your request might be narrowed and/or clarified pursuant to Texas Government Code § 552.222(b).  TTUS requests that you narrow or clarify the scope of your request as follows:



  1.  Your request for all communications that “discuss or reference students or COVID” across numerous platforms (emails, Teams/SharePoint/Slack/IM/SMS/iMessages, GroupMe, WhatsApp, Signal, etc.) is overly broad. These terms may appear in countless routine communications from the custodians requested. Searching for these general terms from the custodians’ accounts and multiple communication platforms could result in an extremely high volume of initial results. Manually reviewing the communications specifically related to the terms provided could result in significant costs to you.
  2.  Additionally, the resulting communications may contain personally identifiable information of other students. Because a search of this nature may involve sensitive student information, the responsive records may contain information that is confidential by law, specifically under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Releasing all emails and Teams/SharePoint/Slack/IM/SMS/iMessages, GroupMe, WhatsApp, Signal communications that discuss or reference students or COVID from August 13, 2023, through December 13, 2023, may make it possible to identify confidential student information. Consequently, the extensive information requested could require significant manual review and redaction before any information could be released. This necessary process could result in significant costs to you.
  3.  You may wish to consider narrowing the scope of your request to reduce these potential costs. For example, you could limit your request by doing the following:

  *   Refine Search Terms: Instead of general terms like “students or COVID” please provide a more specific set of keywords related to a particular matter.
  *   Limit Platforms: Narrow your request to search university email only and exclude other collaboration and messaging platforms.



Please simply respond to this request and let us know if you are willing to narrow/clarify the scope of your request in the manner suggested or in some other manner.  Please note that we may be required to send some information to the Texas Attorney General for review prior to release.  That process could take 2-3 months.  TTUS is required to inform you that if you do not respond to this request for narrowing/clarification within 61 days from the date of this request, your request will be considered withdrawn.



Sincerely,

Brontë C. Staugaard

Assistant General Counsel

Texas Tech University System

(806) 742-2155



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-----Original Message-----

From: Kevin Bass <kbassphiladelphia@gmail.com<mailto:kbassphiladelphia@gmail.com>>

Sent: Thursday, October 2, 2025 8:13 PM

To: Public Info <publicinfo@ttu.edu<mailto:publicinfo@ttu.edu>>

Cc: Bentley, Eric <Eric.Bentley@ttu.edu<mailto:Eric.Bentley@ttu.edu>>; Wall, Ronny <Ronny.Wall@ttu.edu<mailto:Ronny.Wall@ttu.edu>>

Subject: TPIA Request — Communications to/from Dr. Deborah L. Birx (08/13/2023–12/13/2023)



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To the Public Information Officer,



Attached is my TPIA request seeking communications (emails and

Teams/SharePoint/Slack/IM/SMS/etc.) that discuss or reference students or COVID (any format: email, Teams/SharePoint, Slack, IM, SMS/text,

etc.) during the date range, limited to Dr. Deborah L. Birx (and assistants/delegates). Please apply the same search, format, redactions/withholding, and narrowing/cost terms as stated in the attached letter.



Kevin Bass PhD MS

Phone: [REDACTED – HOME-PHONE]

Thanks. Narrowing for speed and clarity:

People: Dr. Deborah L. Birx (and assistants/delegates) plus Bentley,
Wall, Webster, McSween, Muñoz.

Where: email only (exclude Teams/Slack/texts).

Dates: 9/1/2023 → 10/31/2023.

Topics (subject/body):
– COVID set: “COVID” OR “COVID-19” OR “SARS-CoV-2” OR “vaccine” OR
“vaccination” OR “mask” OR “mandate” OR “public health”
– Misinfo set: “misinformation” OR “disinformation” OR “rumor” OR
“myth” OR “debunk” OR “fact check” OR “media” OR “press” OR “social
media” OR “Twitter” OR “X” OR "@kevinnbass"

Please include emails that match at least one term from each set
(COVID + misinfo).

Meeting indicators (existing only): include email threads that contain
or forward calendar invitations (.ics), agendas, or minutes that refer
to the above topics. If the only responsive record is a calendar item,
please provide the final appointment record (one item, not a full
calendar export).

Segregate-and-release: please release non-exempt portions immediately
on a rolling basis.

Format: native emails (.eml/.pst) with headers/attachments; electronic
only. If volume is heavy, a quick headers/index export first (existing
export) is fine, then staged content.

Schedule: if you can’t produce within 10 business days, please send
the written date/time for Batch 1 and your staged schedule.

Process (existing only): the search instruction you sent
(who/when/terms), any hit-count/summary, and the ticket/log ID +
timestamps (and any production schedule).

Costs: proceed Phase-1 up to $40; refreshed itemized estimate before
exceeding; electronic only.

Privacy: I exclude other students’ info and accept redactions.

Receipt & deadlines: Sent Mon Oct 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM CT—please
confirm you count Oct 20 as the receipt date. Based on that: Day-10 =
Mon Nov 3, 2025; Day-15 = Mon Nov 10, 2025. If you consider Oct 20 a
non-business day or are suspending under a catastrophe notice, please
attach that designation/notice so I can adjust.

— Kevin Norris Bass

Kevin Bass PhD MS
Phone: [REDACTED – HOME-PHONE]

On Fri, Oct 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM Staugaard, Bronte
<Bronte.Staugaard@ttu.edu> wrote:
>
> Good Afternoon,
>
>
>
> Texas Tech University System (TTUS) is in receipt of your Texas Public Information Act request below/attached.  However, TTUS seeks to discuss with you how the scope of your request might be narrowed and/or clarified pursuant to Texas Government Code § 552.222(b).  TTUS requests that you narrow or clarify the scope of your request as follows:
>
>
>
> Your request for all communications that “discuss or reference students or COVID” across numerous platforms (emails, Teams/SharePoint/Slack/IM/SMS/iMessages, GroupMe, WhatsApp, Signal, etc.) is overly broad. These terms may appear in countless routine communications from the custodians requested. Searching for these general terms from the custodians’ accounts and multiple communication platforms could result in an extremely high volume of initial results. Manually reviewing the communications specifically related to the terms provided could result in significant costs to you.
> Additionally, the resulting communications may contain personally identifiable information of other students. Because a search of this nature may involve sensitive student information, the responsive records may contain information that is confidential by law, specifically under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Releasing all emails and Teams/SharePoint/Slack/IM/SMS/iMessages, GroupMe, WhatsApp, Signal communications that discuss or reference students or COVID from August 13, 2023, through December 13, 2023, may make it possible to identify confidential student information. Consequently, the extensive information requested could require significant manual review and redaction before any information could be released. This necessary process could result in significant costs to you.
> You may wish to consider narrowing the scope of your request to reduce these potential costs. For example, you could limit your request by doing the following:
>
> Refine Search Terms: Instead of general terms like “students or COVID” please provide a more specific set of keywords related to a particular matter.
> Limit Platforms: Narrow your request to search university email only and exclude other collaboration and messaging platforms.
>
>
>
> Please simply respond to this request and let us know if you are willing to narrow/clarify the scope of your request in the manner suggested or in some other manner.  Please note that we may be required to send some information to the Texas Attorney General for review prior to release.  That process could take 2-3 months.  TTUS is required to inform you that if you do not respond to this request for narrowing/clarification within 61 days from the date of this request, your request will be considered withdrawn.
>
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Brontë C. Staugaard
>
> Assistant General Counsel
>
> Texas Tech University System
>
> (806) 742-2155
>
>
>
> This communication, including any attachments, originates from an Attorney and may contain confidential information and is intended only for the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. Any review, dissemination, or copying of this communication by anyone other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail, delete and destroy all copies of the original message.
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> From: Kevin Bass <kbassphiladelphia@gmail.com>
>
> Sent: Thursday, October 2, 2025 8:13 PM
>
> To: Public Info <publicinfo@ttu.edu>
>
> Cc: Bentley, Eric <Eric.Bentley@ttu.edu>; Wall, Ronny <Ronny.Wall@ttu.edu>
>
> Subject: TPIA Request — Communications to/from Dr. Deborah L. Birx (08/13/2023–12/13/2023)
>
>
>
> [You don't often get email from kbassphiladelphia@gmail.com. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ]
>
>
>
> This email originated outside TTU. Please exercise caution<https://askit.ttu.edu/phishing>!
>
>
>
>
>
> To the Public Information Officer,
>
>
>
> Attached is my TPIA request seeking communications (emails and
>
> Teams/SharePoint/Slack/IM/SMS/etc.) that discuss or reference students or COVID (any format: email, Teams/SharePoint, Slack, IM, SMS/text,
>
> etc.) during the date range, limited to Dr. Deborah L. Birx (and assistants/delegates). Please apply the same search, format, redactions/withholding, and narrowing/cost terms as stated in the attached letter.
>
>
>
> Kevin Bass PhD MS
>
> Phone: [REDACTED – HOME-PHONE]

Following my 10/20 clarification on this request, please advise
whether you will request an Attorney General ruling on any portion.

If yes: please copy me on your Day-10 notice and provide the AG
control number when assigned so I can submit §552.304 requestor
comments.

If no: please confirm anticipated production timing and a date/time
for Batch 1 and proceed with rolling release as records are ready.

For any redactions/withholdings, please cite the specific Gov’t Code
sections, produce all reasonably segregable portions, and identify the
basis for each redaction. For electronic records, please produce in
native format (or searchable PDF) with available metadata. If
estimated charges exceed $40, please send the itemized cost estimate
and advise if a deposit is required. Please confirm receipt.

Kevin Bass PhD MS
Phone: [REDACTED – HOME-PHONE]

On Mon, Oct 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM Kevin Bass <kbassphiladelphia@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Thanks. Narrowing for speed and clarity:
>
> People: Dr. Deborah L. Birx (and assistants/delegates) plus Bentley,
> Wall, Webster, McSween, Muñoz.
>
> Where: email only (exclude Teams/Slack/texts).
>
> Dates: 9/1/2023 → 10/31/2023.
>
> Topics (subject/body):
> – COVID set: “COVID” OR “COVID-19” OR “SARS-CoV-2” OR “vaccine” OR
> “vaccination” OR “mask” OR “mandate” OR “public health”
> – Misinfo set: “misinformation” OR “disinformation” OR “rumor” OR
> “myth” OR “debunk” OR “fact check” OR “media” OR “press” OR “social
> media” OR “Twitter” OR “X” OR "@kevinnbass"
>
> Please include emails that match at least one term from each set
> (COVID + misinfo).
>
> Meeting indicators (existing only): include email threads that contain
> or forward calendar invitations (.ics), agendas, or minutes that refer
> to the above topics. If the only responsive record is a calendar item,
> please provide the final appointment record (one item, not a full
> calendar export).
>
> Segregate-and-release: please release non-exempt portions immediately
> on a rolling basis.
>
> Format: native emails (.eml/.pst) with headers/attachments; electronic
> only. If volume is heavy, a quick headers/index export first (existing
> export) is fine, then staged content.
>
> Schedule: if you can’t produce within 10 business days, please send
> the written date/time for Batch 1 and your staged schedule.
>
> Process (existing only): the search instruction you sent
> (who/when/terms), any hit-count/summary, and the ticket/log ID +
> timestamps (and any production schedule).
>
> Costs: proceed Phase-1 up to $40; refreshed itemized estimate before
> exceeding; electronic only.
>
> Privacy: I exclude other students’ info and accept redactions.
>
> Receipt & deadlines: Sent Mon Oct 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM CT—please
> confirm you count Oct 20 as the receipt date. Based on that: Day-10 =
> Mon Nov 3, 2025; Day-15 = Mon Nov 10, 2025. If you consider Oct 20 a
> non-business day or are suspending under a catastrophe notice, please
> attach that designation/notice so I can adjust.
>
> — Kevin Norris Bass
>
> Kevin Bass PhD MS
> Phone: [REDACTED – HOME-PHONE]
>
> On Fri, Oct 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM Staugaard, Bronte
> <Bronte.Staugaard@ttu.edu> wrote:
> >
> > Good Afternoon,
> >
> >
> >
> > Texas Tech University System (TTUS) is in receipt of your Texas Public Information Act request below/attached.  However, TTUS seeks to discuss with you how the scope of your request might be narrowed and/or clarified pursuant to Texas Government Code § 552.222(b).  TTUS requests that you narrow or clarify the scope of your request as follows:
> >
> >
> >
> > Your request for all communications that “discuss or reference students or COVID” across numerous platforms (emails, Teams/SharePoint/Slack/IM/SMS/iMessages, GroupMe, WhatsApp, Signal, etc.) is overly broad. These terms may appear in countless routine communications from the custodians requested. Searching for these general terms from the custodians’ accounts and multiple communication platforms could result in an extremely high volume of initial results. Manually reviewing the communications specifically related to the terms provided could result in significant costs to you.
> > Additionally, the resulting communications may contain personally identifiable information of other students. Because a search of this nature may involve sensitive student information, the responsive records may contain information that is confidential by law, specifically under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Releasing all emails and Teams/SharePoint/Slack/IM/SMS/iMessages, GroupMe, WhatsApp, Signal communications that discuss or reference students or COVID from August 13, 2023, through December 13, 2023, may make it possible to identify confidential student information. Consequently, the extensive information requested could require significant manual review and redaction before any information could be released. This necessary process could result in significant costs to you.
> > You may wish to consider narrowing the scope of your request to reduce these potential costs. For example, you could limit your request by doing the following:
> >
> > Refine Search Terms: Instead of general terms like “students or COVID” please provide a more specific set of keywords related to a particular matter.
> > Limit Platforms: Narrow your request to search university email only and exclude other collaboration and messaging platforms.
> >
> >
> >
> > Please simply respond to this request and let us know if you are willing to narrow/clarify the scope of your request in the manner suggested or in some other manner.  Please note that we may be required to send some information to the Texas Attorney General for review prior to release.  That process could take 2-3 months.  TTUS is required to inform you that if you do not respond to this request for narrowing/clarification within 61 days from the date of this request, your request will be considered withdrawn.
> >
> >
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Brontë C. Staugaard
> >
> > Assistant General Counsel
> >
> > Texas Tech University System
> >
> > (806) 742-2155
> >
> >
> >
> > This communication, including any attachments, originates from an Attorney and may contain confidential information and is intended only for the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. Any review, dissemination, or copying of this communication by anyone other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail, delete and destroy all copies of the original message.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> >
> > From: Kevin Bass <kbassphiladelphia@gmail.com>
> >
> > Sent: Thursday, October 2, 2025 8:13 PM
> >
> > To: Public Info <publicinfo@ttu.edu>
> >
> > Cc: Bentley, Eric <Eric.Bentley@ttu.edu>; Wall, Ronny <Ronny.Wall@ttu.edu>
> >
> > Subject: TPIA Request — Communications to/from Dr. Deborah L. Birx (08/13/2023–12/13/2023)
> >
> >
> >
> > [You don't often get email from kbassphiladelphia@gmail.com. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ]
> >
> >
> >
> > This email originated outside TTU. Please exercise caution<https://askit.ttu.edu/phishing>!
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > To the Public Information Officer,
> >
> >
> >
> > Attached is my TPIA request seeking communications (emails and
> >
> > Teams/SharePoint/Slack/IM/SMS/etc.) that discuss or reference students or COVID (any format: email, Teams/SharePoint, Slack, IM, SMS/text,
> >
> > etc.) during the date range, limited to Dr. Deborah L. Birx (and assistants/delegates). Please apply the same search, format, redactions/withholding, and narrowing/cost terms as stated in the attached letter.
> >
> >
> >
> > Kevin Bass PhD MS
> >
> > Phone: [REDACTED – HOME-PHONE]

Brontë,

This confirms my Oct 20 narrowing for this request (email-only; five
custodians named in my Oct 20 email; dates/terms as specified there).
Please proceed with a Phase-1 capped at ≤$100 (no deposit):

Final policy/decision PDFs referenced by any responsive emails; and
Existing process artifacts you already generated for this request
(search instruction, hit counts, ticket/ID + timestamps, export
report). I’ll inspect if cheaper.

If you believe any portion requires an AG ruling, serve §552.301
notices and provide the AG file no., but continue rolling production
of non-excepted parts.

Kevin Bass PhD MS
Phone: [REDACTED – HOME-PHONE]

On Wed, Oct 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM Kevin Bass <kbassphiladelphia@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Following my 10/20 clarification on this request, please advise
> whether you will request an Attorney General ruling on any portion.
>
> If yes: please copy me on your Day-10 notice and provide the AG
> control number when assigned so I can submit §552.304 requestor
> comments.
>
> If no: please confirm anticipated production timing and a date/time
> for Batch 1 and proceed with rolling release as records are ready.
>
> For any redactions/withholdings, please cite the specific Gov’t Code
> sections, produce all reasonably segregable portions, and identify the
> basis for each redaction. For electronic records, please produce in
> native format (or searchable PDF) with available metadata. If
> estimated charges exceed $40, please send the itemized cost estimate
> and advise if a deposit is required. Please confirm receipt.
>
> Kevin Bass PhD MS
> Phone: [REDACTED – HOME-PHONE]
>
> On Mon, Oct 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM Kevin Bass <kbassphiladelphia@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Thanks. Narrowing for speed and clarity:
> >
> > People: Dr. Deborah L. Birx (and assistants/delegates) plus Bentley,
> > Wall, Webster, McSween, Muñoz.
> >
> > Where: email only (exclude Teams/Slack/texts).
> >
> > Dates: 9/1/2023 → 10/31/2023.
> >
> > Topics (subject/body):
> > – COVID set: “COVID” OR “COVID-19” OR “SARS-CoV-2” OR “vaccine” OR
> > “vaccination” OR “mask” OR “mandate” OR “public health”
> > – Misinfo set: “misinformation” OR “disinformation” OR “rumor” OR
> > “myth” OR “debunk” OR “fact check” OR “media” OR “press” OR “social
> > media” OR “Twitter” OR “X” OR "@kevinnbass"
> >
> > Please include emails that match at least one term from each set
> > (COVID + misinfo).
> >
> > Meeting indicators (existing only): include email threads that contain
> > or forward calendar invitations (.ics), agendas, or minutes that refer
> > to the above topics. If the only responsive record is a calendar item,
> > please provide the final appointment record (one item, not a full
> > calendar export).
> >
> > Segregate-and-release: please release non-exempt portions immediately
> > on a rolling basis.
> >
> > Format: native emails (.eml/.pst) with headers/attachments; electronic
> > only. If volume is heavy, a quick headers/index export first (existing
> > export) is fine, then staged content.
> >
> > Schedule: if you can’t produce within 10 business days, please send
> > the written date/time for Batch 1 and your staged schedule.
> >
> > Process (existing only): the search instruction you sent
> > (who/when/terms), any hit-count/summary, and the ticket/log ID +
> > timestamps (and any production schedule).
> >
> > Costs: proceed Phase-1 up to $40; refreshed itemized estimate before
> > exceeding; electronic only.
> >
> > Privacy: I exclude other students’ info and accept redactions.
> >
> > Receipt & deadlines: Sent Mon Oct 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM CT—please
> > confirm you count Oct 20 as the receipt date. Based on that: Day-10 =
> > Mon Nov 3, 2025; Day-15 = Mon Nov 10, 2025. If you consider Oct 20 a
> > non-business day or are suspending under a catastrophe notice, please
> > attach that designation/notice so I can adjust.
> >
> > — Kevin Norris Bass
> >
> > Kevin Bass PhD MS
> > Phone: [REDACTED – HOME-PHONE]
> >
> > On Fri, Oct 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM Staugaard, Bronte
> > <Bronte.Staugaard@ttu.edu> wrote:
> > >
> > > Good Afternoon,
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Texas Tech University System (TTUS) is in receipt of your Texas Public Information Act request below/attached.  However, TTUS seeks to discuss with you how the scope of your request might be narrowed and/or clarified pursuant to Texas Government Code § 552.222(b).  TTUS requests that you narrow or clarify the scope of your request as follows:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Your request for all communications that “discuss or reference students or COVID” across numerous platforms (emails, Teams/SharePoint/Slack/IM/SMS/iMessages, GroupMe, WhatsApp, Signal, etc.) is overly broad. These terms may appear in countless routine communications from the custodians requested. Searching for these general terms from the custodians’ accounts and multiple communication platforms could result in an extremely high volume of initial results. Manually reviewing the communications specifically related to the terms provided could result in significant costs to you.
> > > Additionally, the resulting communications may contain personally identifiable information of other students. Because a search of this nature may involve sensitive student information, the responsive records may contain information that is confidential by law, specifically under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Releasing all emails and Teams/SharePoint/Slack/IM/SMS/iMessages, GroupMe, WhatsApp, Signal communications that discuss or reference students or COVID from August 13, 2023, through December 13, 2023, may make it possible to identify confidential student information. Consequently, the extensive information requested could require significant manual review and redaction before any information could be released. This necessary process could result in significant costs to you.
> > > You may wish to consider narrowing the scope of your request to reduce these potential costs. For example, you could limit your request by doing the following:
> > >
> > > Refine Search Terms: Instead of general terms like “students or COVID” please provide a more specific set of keywords related to a particular matter.
> > > Limit Platforms: Narrow your request to search university email only and exclude other collaboration and messaging platforms.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Please simply respond to this request and let us know if you are willing to narrow/clarify the scope of your request in the manner suggested or in some other manner.  Please note that we may be required to send some information to the Texas Attorney General for review prior to release.  That process could take 2-3 months.  TTUS is required to inform you that if you do not respond to this request for narrowing/clarification within 61 days from the date of this request, your request will be considered withdrawn.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Sincerely,
> > >
> > > Brontë C. Staugaard
> > >
> > > Assistant General Counsel
> > >
> > > Texas Tech University System
> > >
> > > (806) 742-2155
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > This communication, including any attachments, originates from an Attorney and may contain confidential information and is intended only for the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. Any review, dissemination, or copying of this communication by anyone other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail, delete and destroy all copies of the original message.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > >
> > > From: Kevin Bass <kbassphiladelphia@gmail.com>
> > >
> > > Sent: Thursday, October 2, 2025 8:13 PM
> > >
> > > To: Public Info <publicinfo@ttu.edu>
> > >
> > > Cc: Bentley, Eric <Eric.Bentley@ttu.edu>; Wall, Ronny <Ronny.Wall@ttu.edu>
> > >
> > > Subject: TPIA Request — Communications to/from Dr. Deborah L. Birx (08/13/2023–12/13/2023)
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > [You don't often get email from kbassphiladelphia@gmail.com. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ]
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > This email originated outside TTU. Please exercise caution<https://askit.ttu.edu/phishing>!
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > To the Public Information Officer,
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Attached is my TPIA request seeking communications (emails and
> > >
> > > Teams/SharePoint/Slack/IM/SMS/etc.) that discuss or reference students or COVID (any format: email, Teams/SharePoint, Slack, IM, SMS/text,
> > >
> > > etc.) during the date range, limited to Dr. Deborah L. Birx (and assistants/delegates). Please apply the same search, format, redactions/withholding, and narrowing/cost terms as stated in the attached letter.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Kevin Bass PhD MS
> > >
> > > Phone: [REDACTED – HOME-PHONE]