Senators Live Beyond Their Means

A study of 'campaign expenditures' finds that our part-time state senators live very well

"...of $7,200 a year. No wonder they aren't clamoring for a pay raise...."

July 23, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Dentures Anyone?

Texas Ethics Commission spits out one of its few existing teeth in determining that public officials don't have to disclose the dollar amount of checks given to them as gifts

"...of its few existing teeth last week, determining that public officials don't have to disclose the dollar amount of..."

March 31, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

GOP attorney says he wants "clarification" of state's campaign finance laws

"...Republican lawyer Andy Taylor wasn't part of the legal team..."

March 11, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

T.A.B., Mussolini: Earle Can't Tell the Difference

The DA lays into the Texas Association of Business as he tries to keep his criminal campaign finance probe alive.

"...An attorney for the Texas Association of Business said Tuesday he will..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...Apple Becomes E-Waste Bandit Free and convenient computer recycling for all Texans! A new state law that took effect..."

Sept. 12, 2008 News Feature

Audit Ugliness

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

"...down political contributions from donors with tax cases pending before her agency, but she would expect all statewide elected..."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Tomstown Suits Go Forward

A Travis Co. judge declines TRMPAC's motions for summary judgment

"...April 6, District Judge Darlene Byrne rejected the motions for summary judgments requested by Texans for a Republican Majority..."

April 16, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

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

"...the D.C. politics newspaper Roll Call reported that under Republican rules, DeLay would have to step down from his..."

April 2, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Sharpstown vs. Tomstown

Will "Tomstown" be as big as Sharpstown?

"...this week among Capitol observers with particularly long memories. For the rest of us, "Sharpstown" refers to a Texas..."

March 5, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

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

"...markets "nutritional supplements." Having already decided to endorse Wentworth for re-election in his redrawn Dist. 25, where he has..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Enron's Lengthening Shadow

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

"...The public's shock at the burgeoning Enron disaster -- how could..."

Jan. 25, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Postmarks

Everybody talk about: pop music, aquifer protection, police presence, even doggie do and doggie don't.

"...In your May 4 issue, city of Austin Public Information Officer Michele Middlebrook-Gonzalez wrote in her letter to..."

May 18, 2001 Column

Post Marks

Muddying the Waters

"...on a winnning project, one that could garner broad public support (like a new City Hall complex)...."

Nov. 7, 1997 Column

Perry's Aggressive Defense

Perry stands behind his veto

"...Texas political operatives and reporters were packing up for a nice, quiet weekend, when a Travis County grand..."

Aug. 22, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Heflin Seeks Lotto Helm

Former House Appropriations Committee chair added to short list of Lottery Commissioner finalists.

"...Talmadge Heflin, once a powerful force in the Texas Legislature, is seeking the top job..."

Nov. 25, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...the saying goes, there's no such thing as bad publicity. -- L.N...."

April 11, 2003 News Feature

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

"...be spending less time this fall thinking about running for president and more time preparing for court. As he..."

Aug. 23, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: A Hill of Beans

Tom DeLay's story is a profile in political corruption

"...That's one brooding reaction to the ongoing trial of former GOP congressional Majority Leader Tom DeLay. Travis County prosecutors..."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Column 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

"...$40 million increase to a $62 million two-year total for the state's film incentives program aimed at attracting Hollywood..."

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

@Chronic

According to new report, conservative ideologues James Leininger and Bob Perry were the two biggest donors during 2006 election

"...According to the "Money in PoliTex" report issued by Texans for Public Justice, these conservative ideologues were the two..."

Oct. 12, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

It's the Carbon, Stupid!

Texas leaders continue to drag their boot heels on global warming

"...19 new coal-fired power plants have drawn widespread criticism for increases in smog, ozone, fine particle, and mercury pollution..."

Dec. 1, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Putting a Lid on Leininger

House members push for limits on millionaire campaign donations

"...a bipartisan group of lawmakers wants to add campaign-finance reform to the special-session agenda...."

May 5, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Election Donors

"...According to finance watchdog group Texans for Public Justice, 87 donors gave more than $100,000..."

May 5, 2006 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...about music stores), I realized how frustrating it is for me to see Austin's own locally flavored newspaper consistently..."

Jan. 21, 2005 Column

Naked City

Austin Jockey Club lines up high-power Capitol friends

"...In its latest "Lobby Watch" report on efforts to legalize slot machines (excuse us, "video lottery terminals")..."

Dec. 17, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

The Texas Association of Business finally consents to cooperating with a grand jury investigation of its electoral practices.

"...$2 million ad blitz that helped secure a history-making Republican lock on the Legislature. Thus far, District Court Judge..."

Oct. 24, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department makes a timely hire: Jeff Francell, formerly of the Nature Conservancy as head of its land acquisition program.

"...now that Jeff Francell is commandeering a land-acquisition quest for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department...."

Feb. 2, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

What the Governor Didn't Talk About

"...last fall by Paul Robbins and Andrew Wheat of Texans for Public Justice, and available directly (472-9770) or at..."

Feb. 2, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Post Marks

Park and Ride

"...Proposition 2 authorizes $19,110,000 for the acquisition and initial development of two new recreation-based..."

Oct. 31, 1997 Column

Naked City

"...Austin Police and Texas Department of Public Safety investigators were among thousands of law enforcement officers..."

Oct. 30, 2009 News Feature

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