Buck Wood on Dark Money

Campaign finance lawyer rejects Prop K claims

"...those contributions." That's a virtual mantra for attorney Randall "Buck" Wood, and he reiterates it when he's asked questions..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Then There's This: County Folds on Tax Fight

Commissioners kick can down the road by opting to study appraisal system

"...the proposed challenge "an impulsive response to public pressure." Bucking the System..."

June 13, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

With a Possible Update to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Former Council Members Recall Local Scandal

How a misunderstanding changed Austin politics

"...Austin attorney Randall "Buck" Wood, who helped draft the original law in 1973,..."

April 19, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Perry Inc. Responds to Suit With Characteristic Smirk

Just another day at the governor's office: questionable campaign contributions

"...single disbursement in that same period," said Bell's attorney Buck Wood. "I don't believe in coincidences."..."

Nov. 23, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Robin Hood Goes to Court

The Lege punts, and the judge catches the school-finance football

"...now U.S. senator) in the court's ruling in the Edgewood case that prompted the unpopular "Robin Hood" share-the-wealth system..."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Column by Michael King

High Court Turns Back Open Meetings Act

Rules that snared City Council thrown out

"...The same question was raised by Austin attorney Randall "Buck" Wood, an ethics expert who helped draft this TOMA..."

March 8, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Howard, Neil Await Ruling

Either Howard keeps seat or voters decide ... again

"...Howard's attorney Buck Wood fired back that Nixon's argument was long on..."

Feb. 11, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Oh, the Joy of Double Dipping

Perry staffers serve double duty

"...an issue," said Austin attorney and campaign finance expert Buck Wood. "If he's not being paid by the campaign,..."

Aug. 3, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The (Longer) Road to CodeNEXT

Opponents would freeze the process via referendum

"...opinion on the potential effect of the petition, attorney Buck Wood, experienced in election law, called it "legally questionable"..."

Jan. 5, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

The Road to 10-1 Ethics Charges Flying in D3 & D6

Where do Susana Almanza's donors work? Where does Jay Wiley live?

"...of the courts." But in cases like this, said Buck Wood, a lawyer widely regarded to be the local..."

Sept. 12, 2014 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Neil Still Gunning for Howard's Seat

Dan Neil files petition with Texas House

"...provide any evidence to back this claim. Howard's attorney, Buck Wood, has filed special exceptions with the House, savaging..."

Dec. 24, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Ballot Battle

Judge rules city must rewrite ballot language covering open-government and clean water charter amendment propositions

"...city to Yelenosky's 345th Judicial District court, where attorney Buck Wood described "inaccuracies and mischaracterizations" in City Council's draft..."

April 7, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...benefit from the cover of an impending school closure. Buck Wood, a plaintiffs' attorney in the case, expects the..."

Oct. 7, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

"...answering a series of questions brought by Austin lawyer Buck Wood, who sued TAB on behalf of James Sylvester..."

June 17, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Lege Notes

Odds and ends (mostly odds) from the 79th

"...• Austin lawyer Buck Wood has filed a second lawsuit against the Texas..."

April 8, 2005 News Column

D.A.'s Race Heats Up With Lawsuit

Reed accuses TCDP's Harding of failing to properly review Cobb's application

"...Five days later, Cobb said through his attorney Buck Wood that the absence of any affidavits wasn't the..."

Jan. 8, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

On the Lege

Voter-ID bills protect voters ... by keeping them away from polls

"...In testimony, Austin attorney and election pro Buck Wood said he's handled about 50 contested election cases..."

May 4, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

On the Lege

The Cervical Wars Part I: Perry, HPV, and the Politics of Cancer

"...Policy Priorities. Similarly, Tuesday's Quorum Report quoted Austin attorney Buck Wood stating flatly: "There is no such thing as..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...penury: HD 48 challenger Ben Bentzin has about twenty bucks to his campaign name. See "Where's Ben?" Naked City•..."

July 21, 2006 News Feature

Judge Dietz Finds School Finance System Unconstitutional

Court ruling ends five-week trial with a mandate to Legislature to design a new system

"...legal history], the school districts are all together," said Buck Wood, attorney for the Alvarado intervenors (the less poor..."

Sept. 17, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Who's Suing Whom

The battle over the Texas Association of Business political ad campaign is also being fought in the courts

"...50 in northeast Travis Co. Represented by Austin lawyer Buck Wood, Sylvester has filed suit on the same grounds..."

March 28, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Commissioners Say No to Tax Protest

County will study, not challenge, commercial appraisal roll

"...Buck Wood, an Austin attorney who specializes in state and..."

June 10, 2014 News Post by Amy Smith

Land of Confusion

Republicans looking for do-over in House District 48

"...When it was time for Howard's attorney Buck Wood to close his argument, he took a very..."

Feb. 8, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Campaign Contribution Limits Upheld

Split decision ends blackout period, “dissolution” requirements

"...Attorney Randall “Buck” Wood, a local go-to authority on campaign finance, said..."

July 21, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Point Austin: Just How Super Is Your PAC?

"Outside money" hits Austin, and the reverberations begin

"...Court decision to allow essentially unlimited "independent" spending. Attorney Buck Wood, an authority in these matters (he helped rewrite..."

Oct. 31, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Scorelines in HD48

How Donna Howard's win over Dan Neil is like Denver versus Houston

"...out. It was a metaphor used by Howard's attorney Buck Wood in his closing argument about former Bronco's offensive..."

Feb. 14, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Definition of Voter Eligibility

Could Dan Neil challenge the HD48 result?

"...A: We spoke to Buck Wood, Howard's attorney, and he explained that the appeal,..."

Dec. 8, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Campaign War Chest

Secretary of State Roger Williams' officeholder account is brimming with more than $200,000 in donor cash, suggesting that he has been stumping for dollars ever since Gov. Perry appointed him to the post in 2004.

"...I think that's the real issue," said Austin attorney Buck Wood, who specializes in election and campaign finance law...."

Aug. 18, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

"...policy. "This is truly an historic event," said David Wood, executive director of GRRN and organizing director of the..."

April 30, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...to take her seat. On Dec. 27, Howard's attorney Buck Wood filed a formal response to Neil's Dec. 20..."

Dec. 31, 2010 News Feature

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