A Little Light in the Darkne$$?

A light could soon shine on "Dark Money" in Texas

"...A light could soon shine on "Dark Money" in Texas. Last week, the Texas Ethics Com­mission drafted a proposal..."

Aug. 29, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Craddick Under Siege

Speaker's race gets curiouser and curiouser

"...The Speaker Statute – the section of Texas law governing campaign expenditures by and for the House..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Me and My Shadows

Who are the two new figures looming behind Speaker Tom Craddick?

"...change the rules about the House General Investigating and Ethics Committee in an attempt to block District Attorney Ronnie..."

May 28, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

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

"...million dollars trying to influence government and elections in Texas during the two-year 2000 election cycle, and most of..."

Nov. 9, 2001 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Show Me the Money, Sharon

Texas Ethics Commission fines Judge Keller for inaccurate report finances

"...The Texas Ethics Commission on April 28 slapped Court of Criminal..."

April 30, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

UT Chancellor to President: Resign, Or I'll Fire You

War over UT leadership escalates into full blown bloodbath

"...Bill Powers' tenure as president of the University of Texas at Austin may be reaching a new level of..."

July 8, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Race for HD 50 Enters Stretch Run

Dem contenders work the district and proclaim confidence

"...unsure about the strength of his field operations. A Texas Ethics Commission filing from October 1 had him taking..."

Oct. 7, 2013 News Post by Christopher Hooks

Strama Leaving House

Updated: Mayoral rumors swirl as successors line up

"...be my last session as a member of the Texas House." With these words, Rep. Mark Strama, D-Austin, began..."

Feb. 21, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Williamson Primary Plans

Expect some red-on-red action to the north

"...they have filed their campaign treasurer reports with the Texas Ethics Commission. With over a month to go, paperwork's..."

Oct. 21, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Then There's This: The Return of Bruce Todd

Shock and awe over Biscoe's choice to fill commissioner's seat

"...Todd both support SH 45, as does Pct. 3 Com­mis­sion­er Gerald Daugherty, who pledged to get the road project..."

June 7, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Paxton Amps Up Anti-LGBT Legal Fight

Texas AG leads 13-state coalition to block the Obama administration's transgender-inclusive directive to schools

"...millions in taxpayer dollars on ideological legal battles. If Texas doesn't follow the feds' guidelines, they could be at..."

July 15, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines

This week the Lege takes on wrongful convictions, medical marijuana, and dark money

"...measure cracking down on unreported dark money spent in Texas elections, and now all eyes are on Gov. Perry..."

May 17, 2013 News Column

The Race for the Third

Kuhn and Goodwin face off for high-profile appeals court

"...front of the state courts of appeals, including the Texas Supreme Court, on up through the federal system, including..."

Oct. 8, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Keller Safe From Impeachment...For Now

Lon Burnam pulls impeachment resolution, but says he'll file again in 2011 if necessary

"...resolution, but he hopes that will not be necessary. Texas deserves a "justice system that can be respected," he..."

June 1, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Revolving Door Lets Craddick Allies In

"First thing we do, get rid of the lawyers. Then appoint our own."

"...came to the office after eight years on the Texas Legislative Council and four years as Texas Supreme Court’s..."

May 26, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Campaign Notes

"...member – filed for the November race, and the Texas Democratic Party expects him to file for the special..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Election News

Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

Local news this week in Austin.

"...at some state officials' campaign finance filings at the Texas Ethics Commission. According to Texans for Public Justice, last..."

May 25, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Ethical Sunset

The Texas Ethics Commission faces Sunset Review; meanwhile, a commission watchdog faces a sunset of its own.

"...The Texas Ethics Commission is scheduled for Sunset Review this year,..."

April 19, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...who kicked off his campaign this week, as did Texas Hospital Association's Gregg Knaupe – who hasn't yet decided..."

Dec. 17, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Libertarian Ganders Goosed by Aleshire – 216 Times

After filing multiple campaign-finance complaints against others, Libertarians get slapped with their own

"...last week, when Benedict and his Libertarian Party of Texas got a taste of what they dish out every..."

June 9, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

News Roundup: Death and Lawsuits

Ken Paxton has a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week

"...shootings this weekend; Attorney General Ken Paxton faces an ethics complaint and a fraud investigation (from Houston!); BP agrees..."

July 6, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

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

Council tries to untangle a controversial ethics complaint

"...April auditor's report, which accuses Ochoa Gon­zalez of violating ethics rules while serving on the Zero Waste Advisory Commis­sion,..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...hide behind the lax and vague codes of the Texas Ethics Commission. ... We question whether it is really..."

July 28, 2006 News Feature

Abbott Complains About Davis Book Tour

Dems slam complaint as "frivolous"

"...and dessert. But Abbott's argument – and now his ethics complaint – is exactly that. That the book should..."

Sept. 11, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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

"...announced it had filed criminal and civil complaints against Texas 3rd Court of Appeals Chief Justice Kenneth Law, alleging..."

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

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...time, the Supreme Court is hearing arguments in the Texas re-redistricting case. Our Michael King is in Washington and..."

March 3, 2006 News Feature

Election 2004 Updates

The latest electoral happenings in Central Texas, updated daily

"...in policy discussions of school performance and accountability. The Texas Education Agency classifies 53% of AISD students as economically..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature

Clouds Over Dripping Springs

As the pressure for growth continues, Dripping Springs residents question the role of city government insiders

"...theme in the former sanctuary is not religion but ethics -- a subject made all the more complex because..."

Feb. 22, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

News Roundup: Arrests, Assaults, and Assholes

When city politics get dirty

"...Sullivan lives in Travis County, and so must face ethics charges in Travis County. That's the ruling of the..."

Nov. 9, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

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