Key Exhibits¶
A curated selection of 12 essential documents for new readers, journalists, and legal counsel.
These documents represent the core evidentiary record. Each entry includes the document ID, date, a brief neutral description, and links to related materials.
How to Use This Page¶
- Journalists: Start here for the essential documents to verify claims
- Legal counsel: Use this as an orientation before diving into the full archive
- New readers: These 12 documents tell the story through primary sources
For the complete archive, see the Documents Index.
The 12 Key Exhibits¶
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October 2, 2025 — Initial TPIA Request
The first formal Texas Public Information Act request for proceedings records, establishing the timeline of records requests.
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October 6, 2025 — Preservation Notice
Comprehensive preservation notice requiring TTUHSC and TTU to preserve all records responsive to pending requests. The foundational legal notice.
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October 7, 2025 — Deficiency Notice
Notice regarding non-acknowledgment of the preservation request, documenting the lack of initial response.
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October 7, 2025 — Right to Respond Request
Request regarding hearing recording integrity, raising questions about the completeness of the administrative record.
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October 9, 2025 — AG Referral
Referral to the Texas Attorney General after TPIA responses were delayed or incomplete. Key escalation document.
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October 19, 2025 — Name-Clearing Hearing Request
Formal request for a name-clearing hearing, with no substantive institutional response documented.
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November 3, 2025 — Cost Estimate Dispute
Extensive correspondence regarding cost estimates for records production, contested as potentially creating barriers.
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November 26, 2025 — Supplemental Cost Complaint
Supplemental complaint filed with the Texas Attorney General regarding cost estimates.
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December 14, 2025 — FERPA Request for Hearing Video
Request for access to the December 11, 2023 dismissal hearing recording under FERPA.
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December 19, 2025 — FERPA Complaint to DOE
Formal complaint filed with the U.S. Department of Education regarding denial of access to education records.
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December 15, 2025 — Debt Collection Referral
Documentation of TTUHSC's referral to debt collection during pending records disputes.
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December 19, 2025 — TPIA for Debt Collection Records
Request for records related to the debt collection referral.
What These Documents Show¶
Taken together, these documents establish:
- Timeline — A clear chronological sequence from October 2 to December 19, 2025
- Formal requests — Multiple TPIA and FERPA requests properly filed
- Escalation — Referral to AG and DOE when responses were delayed
- Procedural gaps — Documented non-responses and timing issues
- Ongoing disputes — Cost estimates, access barriers, and pending rulings
What These Documents Do NOT Establish¶
These documents do not:
- Prove any individual acted with malice
- Establish legal violations (that is for courts and agencies)
- Substitute for professional legal analysis
- Provide a complete account (some records are pending)
Next Steps¶
| If you want to... | See... |
|---|---|
| Understand the key discrepancies | Record vs. Reality |
| See the full timeline | Case Arc Timeline |
| Browse all documents | Documents Index |
| Read the narrative context | The Story |
| Check current status | Process Dashboard |
How to Cite¶
When referencing these exhibits:
TTUHSC Case Hub, [DOC-ID], [Title], https://case.kevinnbass.com/docs/[doc-id]/
Example:
TTUHSC Case Hub, DOC-20251006-001, "Immediate Preservation Notice," https://case.kevinnbass.com/docs/doc-20251006-001/