Ethics Commission Fines Hecht

Texas Supreme will have to pay $29,000 fine for accepting a donation larger than the law allows, and for failing to report it

"...to report it as a political contribution, the Texas Ethics Commission concluded after a public hearing Thursday...."

Dec. 5, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Questionable Ethics at the Ethics Commission?

A whistleblower lawsuit and a gubernatorial appointment raise questions about the state of ethics at the Texas Ethics Commission

"...It's been more than a year since former Texas Ethics Commission lawyer Robert Schmidt filed a whistle-blower lawsuit against..."

June 4, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Ethics Commission: 'Mucus' Quacks Like a Lobbyist

TEC hits Michael Quinn Sullivan with maximum fine for acting as an unregistered lobbyist

"...In a July 21 ruling, the Texas Ethics Commission found that Sullivan (aka "MQS" or "Mucus" to..."

July 25, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dawnna Dukes Finds Herself on the Wrong Side of the Texas Ethics Commission Again

"...herself once again outside the bounds of the state's ethics rules. The Texas Ethics Commission is suing Dukes for..."

March 15, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Ethics Complaint Filed Against Meeker and Former Treasurer

Former lobbyist and Leffingwell supporter alleges ad violated Texas election law

"...Blizzard on Wednesday filed a complaint with the Texas Ethics Commission against Place 1 City Council candidate Jason Meeker..."

April 16, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Never Enough Time for Ethics

House GOP leadership seems determined to pretend bipartisan reform bill quietly disappearsName(s) of subject

"...only one who counts – to move a bipartisan ethics bill out of her committee to the House floor...."

April 22, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Toothless Ethics

The Texas Ethics Commission has its own ethical problems, a fired staffer says.

"...A whistleblower lawsuit filed Nov. 27 against Texas Ethics Commission officials alleges that the agency charged with enforcing..."

Dec. 6, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Ethics Lawyer Changes Places

Texas Ethics Commission executive director Karen Lundquist moves on

"...The Texas Ethics Commission, one of the most identity-challenged agencies in the..."

July 16, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Zimmerman's Ethics

Former council member resolves complaint for paying wife to help with 2014 campaign

"...this week, as the Austin Bulldog reported that an ethics complaint filed against him has been finally resolved –..."

June 30, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Dukes vs. Ludlow ... vs. Ethics

Dukes files CFR late, again; Ludlow seeks to make it a campaign issue

"...campaigns must submit a finance report to the Texas Ethics Commission 30 days before election day. In this cycle,..."

Oct. 31, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Bell Pushes Ethics Reform

Chris Bell lays out his Don't Mess With Ethics campaign

"...In Texas, trying to rally public enthusiasm for ethics reform can be as challenging as running for governor..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Oh, Now They Care About Ethics

Former Democratic rep gets $10,000 fine; similar fine for Republican successor was reduced

"...It's extremely rare when the Texas Ethics Commission penalizes elected officials who are late filing their..."

Jan. 21, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Did Patterson Violate Judicial Ethics?

Former state Rep. Glen Maxey says Patterson violated code of conduct

"...Maxey this morning filed a complaint with the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, arguing that 3rd Court of Appeals..."

Nov. 30, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Thompson Wins Ethics Assault

Texas Ethics Commission rejects claim HD 46 challenger broke rules.

"...in the House District 46 race, but the Texas Ethics Commission has thrown out one attack on challenger Brian..."

March 2, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Bell files ethics complaint

"...Democrat Chris Bell said today he has filed an ethics complaint against Health and Human Services chief Albert Hawkins,..."

Nov. 2, 2006 News Post by Amy Smith

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

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

"...Last Friday, Sept. 5, the Ethics Review Commission addressed the case of Susana Almanza's campaign..."

Sept. 12, 2014 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Maxey Files Ethics Complaint Against Patterson

Did judge tell the truth?

"...Maxey on Monday filed a complaint with the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, arguing that 3rd Court of Appeals..."

Dec. 4, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

D3: Ethics Charge Filed Against Almanza

The infighting among candidates in the crowded District 3 City Council race continues

"...Montopolis community activist Stefan Wray filed an ethics complaint against D3 candidate Susana Almanza for failing to..."

Aug. 22, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

State Commission Considers Keller's Fate

Keller's execution-day decisions under microscope again

"...the appeal, Babcock argued June 18 before the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. The commission will decide whether Keller..."

June 25, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Animal Advisory Commission Endorses APA! Takeover of Town Lake Animal Center

APA! is losing its lease on a Manchaca space in May

"...The Animal Advisory Commission held a special-called meeting Monday night, March 5, to..."

March 9, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Can't Ignore the Law and Ethics When It Comes to Animals

"...[News, Sept. 17]: “Members of the city's Animal Advisory Commission generally support the proposal, though Chair Larry Tucker said..."

Sept. 22, 2010 Postmarks

Margo Frasier Cleared by Ethics Board

Former police monitor had been probed for personal work on city time

"...Margo Frasier was cleared last week by the city's Ethics Review Commission over a complaint filed against her by..."

March 30, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Judge Patterson Responds to Ethics Complaint

"...says that charges filed against her with the State Commission on Judicial Conduct by former Austin State Rep. Glen..."

Dec. 11, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Unidentified person of interest will make self known to investigators

"...A standoff between the Texas Ethics Commission and Travis Co. prosecutors ended last week with..."

May 20, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Libertarian Ludlow Seeks Press Against Dukes

Who has most to lose from HD46 ethics complaint?

"...The Texas Ethics Commission doesn't like it when candidates file ethics complaints..."

Oct. 20, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Conservative Kingmaker Compares TEC to Third Reich

Empower Texans boss under investigation for unregistered lobbying

"...lobbyists have muttered under their breath about the Texas Ethics Commission. But even in those low tones, they have..."

Nov. 15, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Craddick's Cash

Texans for Public Justice file ethics complaint about former speaker

"...Public Justice have filed a complaint with the Texas Ethics Commission accusing the Texas Jobs & Opportunity Build A..."

Oct. 7, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

News Roundup: Council Gets Dirty

Representatives engage in ... legal combaaaaaat!

"...encourage Uber/Lyft drivers to get fingerprinted alongside other regulations; ethics investigators have a field day; and more......"

Feb. 8, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

The De-Railers

RR Commission Challengers Say the Office Is Off-Track

"...Is it time to derail the Texas Railroad Commission? Three of the four candidates running for a seat..."

Nov. 1, 1996 News Feature by Karl Pallmeyer

Then There's This: Trying to Undo a "Witch Hunt"

Council tries to untangle a controversial ethics complaint

"...conflict of interest rules while serving as a city commissioner, City Coun­cil members today (Thursday, Oct. 16) will attempt..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

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