EFF-Austin was formed in Austin, Texas by Steve Jackson of Steve Jackson Games shortly after the Electronic Frontier Foundation or EFF was formed. Jackson was pursuing a lawsuit, eventually successful, against the Secret Service with EFF's help, and suggested the formation of an alpha EFF chapter in Austin. Jackson organized a picnic and stood on a picnic table to sound the call for the new organization.
EFF-Austin was founded by Steve Jackson of Steve Jackson Games in Austin, Texas shortly after the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) was established. Jackson had previously sued the Secret Service with EFF's assistance and suggested forming an initial chapter in Austin. He organized a picnic where he stood on a table to announce the new organization.