Member Has Right to Records, But Must Keep Some Confidential
Court restricts disclosure of some information, even from other members who have right to inspect
The Court of Appeals of Texas has ruled that a member of a nonprofit association has the right to inspect the association’s records, but must submit to a confidentiality agreement with respect to some non-financial records, prohibiting disclosure even to other members who have their own right to inspect. ( Gaughan v. National Cutting Horse Association, Ct. of App. TX, Ft. Worth, No. 02-09-00450-DV, 7/28/11 .)
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