TPJ Campaign Complaint Leads Back to WilCo

Texans for Public Justice says Chief Justice Kenneth Law has engaged in illegal fundraising practices – but that's not all

"...unethical fundraising practices and calling for $235,000 in penalties. TPJ's criminal complaint, now under review by Travis Co. Attor­ney..."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

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Texans for Public Justice criticizes a longstanding recruitment practice of big law firms -- paying hiring bonuses and other benefits to Supreme Court clerks who agree to join the firms after their clerkships.

"...Feldman and TPJ issued a report last month ("Texas Supreme Court Clerk..."

Feb. 9, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Questions for Visa

A few things we might ask before we provide corporate welfare

"...late 2011 he was claiming about 60,000, of which TPJ reported ("Con Job," Nov. 2011), "Putting aside five TEF..."

Nov. 30, 2012 News Column by Michael King

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John Cornyn says he believes in privacy, but a subpoena of Texans for Public Justice seeking donor records suggests otherwise.

"...Public Justice, an Austin nonprofit. The subpoena demanded that TPJ release a massive amount of information, including payroll stubs,..."

Sept. 29, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Enterprise Fund Carrying Too Many Ones?

TPJ accuses Perry of over-inflating impact of TEF

"...the record for the local deals bears some examination. TPJ classifies Sematech's compliance with their deal as "weak," and..."

Jan. 27, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Craddick's Cash

Texans for Public Justice file ethics complaint about former speaker

"...to the PAC to skate around campaign finance law. TPJ alleges, and the Feb. 4 2008 campaign finance reports..."

Oct. 7, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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Austin Jockey Club lines up high-power Capitol friends

"...slot machines legalized in the state, according to the TPJ findings...."

Dec. 17, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

A Wider War On GOP Bucks

"...In its complaint, TPJ states that the group's IRS filings show the PAC..."

April 4, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

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"...a $50,000 grant from the Arca Foundation to support TPJ's ongoing research into the relationships between private money, corporate..."

Dec. 28, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Film News

Watchdog group Texans for Public Justice has a bone to pick with the guv and his new film incentives proposal

"...that to 15% when it convenes in January). However, TPJ's logic is of the chicken-or-egg variety. TV commercials are..."

Dec. 26, 2008 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Campaign Money Shuffle?

The GOP's capture of the Texas House may have been accomplished with less than scrupulous campaign fund dealings.

"...TPJ Director Craig McDonald believes that TRM's political action committee..."

May 23, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Lege for Sale?

Uber and Lyft splurge on lobby to deregulate themselves

"...That’s the message of the latest “Lobby Watch” from..."

March 14, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Point Austin: A Thanksgiving Miscellany

Picking the bones of Thanksgiving blessings

"...Tom DeLay trial Monday, DeLay attorney Dick DeGuerin denounced TPJ's Craig McDonald (as well as campaign finance expert Fred..."

Nov. 26, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Craddick Under Siege

Speaker's race gets curiouser and curiouser

"...to three Democratic state reps by a PAC that TPJ claims is working as a front for Craddick. TPJ..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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The Bug Man hits up his friends for his anticipated legal defense fund

"...connected to DeLay and Texas House Speaker Tom Craddick. TPJ found that "[t]aken together with money contributed by their..."

April 2, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

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It's not a pretty picture, says a new Texans for Public Justice report

"...date of how big money dominates Texas politics," said TPJ director Craig McDonald. "Wealthy individuals, businesses, and lobby interests..."

Nov. 28, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Is Texas High Court Contaminated by Toxic Campaign Cash?

Weekley family activism leaves a plaintiff worried about her chances for justice at the Supreme Court.

"...a dime" from the Weekleys or TLR PAC, says TPJ's Andrew Wheat.) "Where does this leave us with the..."

June 6, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...in any state court proceeding scheduled during legislative session.) TPJ had asked three legislators to publicly disclose all the..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature

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Taking It to the Court

"...whether to hear a case at all. According to TPJ, the justices annually review approximately 900 petitions, but accept..."

May 24, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

"...info the best foundation money can buy, check out TPJ's report on the Enron Corp.'s political money trail, at..."

Dec. 28, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Political action committees spent big bucks in Texas in 2000, and most of it came from businesses.

"...Based on PAC filings with the Texas Ethics Commission, TPJ's report, titled Texas PACs: 2000 Election Cycle, breaks PAC..."

Nov. 9, 2001 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Local news this week in Austin.

"...Internet by the Ethics Commission. The "Luddite" loophole, as TPJ calls it, allows legislators, judges, and other officials to..."

May 25, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...office seekers this election year. Texans for Public Justice (TPJ), a non profit consumer-oriented advocacy group, is asking state..."

Dec. 12, 1997 News Feature

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News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Midland rep's money. In a complaint filed Oct. 5, TPJ alleges Craddick's campaign illegally used the Texas JOBS PAC..."

Oct. 9, 2009 News Feature

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News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...• TPJ Follows the Dewhurst Money Ever wondered where Lt. Gov...."

Sept. 12, 2008 News Feature

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"...the amount big donors can contribute to politicians," said TPJ Director Craig McDonald. The complete report can be downloaded..."

Oct. 12, 2007 News Feature

Audit Ugliness

Perry questions Strayhorn's ethics, but watchdogs warn he's in a glass house

"...is further illuminated with last week's release of the TPJ study. It shouldn't surprise anyone that business-related political action..."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...could contribute as individuals under federal law. Among the TPJ's findings: 377 (69%) of the 2004 Pioneers & Rangers..."

Sept. 3, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...veterans' negative ad assault on John Kerry. According to TPJ, Perry has become the largest single political donor in..."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Are Texas doctors doing harm to truth and justice?

"...members of the Legislature during the 2002 election cycle," TPJ reports, and lawmakers who supported Proposition 12 (then HJR..."

Sept. 12, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

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