Spinning Out of Control?

Business Is Booming

"...Although the TPJ report focused attention on the lobby, the group did..."

Feb. 12, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

The Hightower Report: Who's Feeding the Bush Puppy?

George P. Bush is considering a (well-financed) run for land commissioner

"...pup is Texans for Public Justice. Find them at www.tpj.org...."

Feb. 15, 2013 News Column by Jim Hightower

Visa Wants a Chargeback

Governor and city propose economic development deal

"...fact been met. For more on the TEF, see www.tpj.org under the heading, "Watch Your Assets."..."

Nov. 26, 2012 News Post by Michael King

The Hightower Report

Contributing to Rick Perry's campaigns can produce a great return on investment

"...get the full report on Perry's piggy bank from www.tpj.org...."

Nov. 4, 2011 News Column by Jim Hightower

Headlines

"..."The Rick Perry Primer" from Texans for Public Justice, www.tpj.org...."

July 29, 2011 News Feature

Doing Prop 2 Some Justice?

Think tank weighs in on Stop Domain Subsidies amendment

"...In a sign of the interest our little Proposition..."

Oct. 22, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...evidence linking Johnson to the audit were uncovered by TPJ Executive Director Craig McDonald through the Freedom of Information..."

March 3, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Texans vs. Priscilla Owen

"...For more on the nomination and Owen's record, see www.tpj.org...."

May 23, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

State Sen. Jeff Wentworth and Rep. Rick Green are accused of improper lobbying for "legal speed" maker Metabolife.

"...Rick Green's charge that the revelations are a last-ditch TPJ effort to forestall his re-election). Feldman says even he..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Read the Fine Print

With arbitration clauses, homebuilders are erecting a legal wall to keep themselves out of court.

"...TPJ also suggests that contributions from homebuilders to Texas office-holders..."

Aug. 30, 2002 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Primary Stretch Run

Senate candidates look toward the April 9 run-off; gubernatorial contenders look to November.

"...the Texans for Public Justice "Lobby Watch" Web site: www.tpj.org/Lobby_Watch/coppedge.html .)..."

April 5, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

A right-wing mailout stirs up a firestorm among Texas' Republican legislators.

"...major contributor list by Texans for Public Justice, see www.tpj.org/Lobby_Watch/lw.html.)..."

March 15, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Enron's Lengthening Shadow

Suddenly, Enron finds itself devalued in every sense, including politically.

"...confirm (the fine folks at Texans for Public Justice, www.tpj.org, are suddenly in journalistic demand), Lay and Enron hitched..."

Jan. 25, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

Living on the Dole

"...According to an analysis by Texans for Public Justice (www.tpj.org/Lobby_Watch/simmons.html), Simmons spent $1.6 million, either directly or through his..."

May 11, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Harold Simmons' political contributions could get him a West Texas Waste Dump & Austin environmentalists rally around the documentary film Green.

"...list published in Texans for Public Justice's Lobby Watch (www.tpj.org) is Harold Simmons, the corporate raider who in 1995..."

March 30, 2001 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Naked City

Two Texas legislators file two very different bills in response to apparent conflicts of interest by state Supreme Court clerks who take bonuses from their future employers.

"...recuse himself from matters involving his future employer. As TPJ sees it, the Harris bill would potentially allow "Exxon..."

March 23, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Austin public interest group figures out why a company making a profit on Medicaid got a sweetheart contract from the state.

"...details of the contract. In the report, "Medicaid Raid" (www.tpj.org/Lobby_Watch/), the Austin-based group tracks EDS influence to campaign contributions..."

March 2, 2001 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Capitol Chronicle

The New Governor opens his campaign for re-election.

"...for Public Justice, and available at their Web site, www.tpj.org. (For a selection of lowlights, see the chart at..."

Feb. 2, 2001 News Column by Michael King

What the Governor Didn't Talk About

"...and available directly (472-9770) or at their Web site (www.tpj.org). Using public information sources, the report analyzes how Texas..."

Feb. 2, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Off the Desk

Hate crimes legislation, Rick Perry, Senfronia Thompson, and the Governor's ex-lobbyist staff members.

"...Texans for Public Justice (www.tpj.org) notes that Perry issued a "strict" revolving door policy..."

Jan. 19, 2001 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Who's Buying S.D.3?

"...and staff at the nonpartisan Texans for Public Justice (www.tpj.org). Staples, as expected, is relying heavily on the Republican..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Doggett in Austin to lead meeting in opposition to the Longhorn Pipeline, Log Cabin Republicans endorse local republicans, Mike Levy will not run for mayor. Ralph Nader in Austin, protesters prepare for Fortune 500.

"...Bush's state as one reason to vote Nader. See: www.tpj.org/sos/index.html......"

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature

Naked City

For many reasons, George W. Bush shouldn't win this week's primary in South Carolina. But he will, because McCain lacks the resources and party backing to keep his campaign going.

"...the new report by Texans for Public Justice at http://www.tpj.org.)..."

Feb. 18, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Pioneer Spirit

"...see the Texans for Public Justice Web site at http://www.tpj.org. ó Lisa Tozzi TEXAS PIONEERS..."

July 30, 1999 News Feature

On the Lege

Recruiting Tools

"...The Texans for Public Justice report is available at http://www.tpj.org. -- R.B...."

Feb. 5, 1999 News Column

Election Ticker: Travis Turning Out

Voter registration deadlines come and gone

"...application development. The app uses campaign finance records by TPJ, and developers say that the current version reflects the..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Blaze Foley's Lost Muscle Shoals Recordings

Cult songman keeps thwarting his own success – even posthumously

"...cleared out in a rush. In a back room, TPJ Director Craig McDonald and Tom Tobin stuff envelopes with..."

May 5, 2017 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Money for Nothing

The Texas record on "enterprise funds" is even worse than meets the eye

"...Looking through information pulled in under open records requests, TPJ Research Director Andrew Wheat said, "The results consistently over..."

Oct. 31, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Perry's Aggressive Defense

Perry stands behind his veto

"...Public Justice filed a criminal complaint. At the time, TPJ director Craig McDonald said, "Perry has no legal authority..."

Aug. 22, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Special Prosecutor Named to Probe Perry's PIU Motives

Attorney Michael McCrum has worked both sides of the legal arena in white-collar crime cases

"...prime investigator of political malfeasance – unless Lehmberg quit. TPJ Director Craig McDonald said, "The governor overstepped his authority..."

Aug. 23, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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