Opinion No.

Honorable Bob Bullock Comptroller of Public Accounts L.B.J. State Office Building Austin, Texas 78774

Re: Whether information submitted by a taxpayer in support of a request for a refund of sales taxes paid is excepted from disclosure under the Open Records Act

Dear Mr. Bullock:

You ask us two questions regarding the applicability of the Open Records Act, article 6252-17a, V.T.C.S., to certain information in your possession and control. Your two questions are as follows:

1. Is information submitted by a taxpayer in support of a request for a refund of sales taxes paid excepted from disclosure…