DOC-20251006-001 — Immediate Preservation Notice — All TPIA/FERPA-Responsive Records (Kevin Norris Bass)¶

Summary¶

This critical preservation notice requires TTUHSC and TTU to immediately preserve all records responsive to pending and anticipated TPIA and FERPA requests. Sent to a comprehensive list of institutional officials and custodians, it explicitly prohibits deletion, alteration, or spoliation of documents. The notice establishes legal preservation obligations and serves as evidence of institutional awareness of pending litigation and public records requests.

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Key Excerpts¶

"You are hereby notified that all records, documents, communications, and data responsive to my pending and anticipated Texas Public Information Act (TPIA) and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requests must be immediately preserved and may not be deleted, altered, modified, destroyed, or otherwise spoliated."

"This preservation notice applies to all electronic and physical records, including but not limited to emails, memoranda, meeting notes, audio/video recordings, database entries, and any other documentation related to Kevin Norris Bass and the matters referenced in my previous requests."

Analysis¶

This preservation notice represents a critical legal step, creating documentary evidence of institutional awareness and establishing spoliation prevention measures. The broad distribution to multiple custodians and senior officials ensures comprehensive preservation across all relevant departments. It transforms routine records management into legally protected preservation obligations.

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