Bentzin's Bad Connection

District 48 candidate's acknowledgement that he hired political consultant John Colyandro to work on his Senate campaign in 2002 raises big legal questions

"...a Republican Majority – and he also helped the Texas Association of Business produce thousands of corporate-funded direct-mail pieces..."

Feb. 10, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

May 4 Election Wrap-up

"...alone would violate the law, as cited in the Texas Ethics Commission Rules. If a contract to supply the..."

May 10, 2002 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Oh, Hecht!

State Supreme Court Justice says he was denied justice from Ethics Commission. Fancy that.

"...Texas Supreme Court Justice Nathan Hecht is appealing a Texas..."

Feb. 6, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Senators Live Beyond Their Means

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

"...In fact, most of the 31 members of the Texas Senate draw on the kindness of big campaign donors..."

July 23, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Turnaround Tale

Annie's List jumps out of the red and into the blue

"...more than $50,000, according to records filed with the Texas Ethics Commission. (Boyles, a Dallas resident and the 2002..."

Dec. 8, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

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

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

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

Perry's Veto Axe Comes Down

Democrats and Republicans of all stripes and experience hit

"...the Public Integrity Unit. That's the only office in Texas charged with investigating lawmakers. In his veto statement, Perry..."

June 17, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Preying for Votes: The Governor's Preachers

Perry and religious conservatives get together to bash gays

"...together in mysterious ways last week, as several hundred Texas ministers and their spouses were treated to upscale banquet..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

PAC by Popular Demand

Critics Say ALLC's Reforms Won't Stem the Tide of Big Money

"...janitor on the same level with the CEO of Texas Commerce Bank."..."

Oct. 31, 1997 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...• Clocking out, mostly Declaring "Mission Accomplished," Democracy for Texas – part of the Democracy for America organization that..."

May 8, 2009 News Feature

Perry Inc. Responds to Suit With Characteristic Smirk

Just another day at the governor's office: questionable campaign contributions

"...part of its January semiannual campaign filing with the Texas Ethics Commission, Texans for Rick Perry reported two checks..."

Nov. 23, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...› The Travis Central Appraisal District is asking County Commissioners for a $2.9 million budget increase to help the..."

July 25, 2014 News Feature

Naked City

Amid campaign-finance reformers, comptroller alleges a "political witch hunt"

"...others – reviewed the status of current campaign and ethics laws and discussed an agenda of further reforms. The..."

July 2, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...to preserve the auditorium and gymnasium of the former Texas Blind, Deaf, and Orphan School, formerly a charity-sponsored school..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...seeks to ban same-sex marriage and civil unions in Texas. Mayor Pro Tem Danny Thomas told In Fact Daily..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...I am an attorney. I have worked on Texas ethics laws for the past 20 years. Ten of..."

March 19, 2004 Column

If an Attorney Is So Certain That Discussion Is Moot, Why Have Courts?

"...Sir, I am an attorney. I have worked on Texas ethics laws for the past 20 years. Ten of..."

March 16, 2004 Postmarks

Naked City

"...a recount in the Democratic primary runoff election for Texas House District 51. The campaign released a statement saying..."

April 19, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Million-Dollar Man

AG press spokesman Ted Delisi also works as a campaign consultant to George Bush.

"...are not illegal. There is nothing in the state's ethics code that prohibits state employees from having outside jobs...."

Nov. 5, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Lege Lines

There's a lot of business to take care of before sine die

"...on the House plan to establish a new innocence commission for the wrongfully convicted. In a statement, McClendon said..."

May 24, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

A Republican will take the stand for the Democrats

"...Trevor Potter, a lifelong Republican and former commissioner and chair of the Federal Election Commission, will testify..."

Jan. 28, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Funny Money

Campaign Finance Reform: Who Cares?

"...illustration by Doug Potter Campaign finance laws in Texas have changed since chicken magnate Bo Pilgrim handed out..."

June 6, 1997 News Column by Robert Bryce

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• In a rare instance, the Texas Ethics Commission handed down two fines to the Austin..."

Aug. 19, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

GOP Gets Back to Basics

Travis County Republicans' attack-ad attack

"...On June 24, they filed a complaint with the Texas Ethics Commission about an attack ad from the new..."

July 2, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

HD 48: Where's Ben?

Considered the favorite six months ago to capture the House District 48 seat vacated by Todd Baxter, Republican Ben Bentzin has all but disappeared from the playing field

"...runoff. Moreover, Bentzin's latest campaign finance report to the Texas Ethics Commission shows him with just $20.33 in his..."

July 21, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Lege Lines: Dubious Tax Cuts, Senate Shenan­igans, Twitter Trysts, and More

Business lobby doubts tax cuts, and more from the Capitol

"...will only decrease the state's tax base, and make Texas ever more dependent on a smaller number of companies...."

March 13, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Ethically Unchallenging

Chris Bell's attorney explains why they're taking Perry to court, instead of to the Texas Ethics Commission.

"...didn't the former U.S. rep take this to the Texas Ethics Commission, the body that is supposed to be..."

Nov. 21, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...by the Supreme Court rejection of the state's South Texas map was submitted last Friday, and GOP leaders decided..."

July 21, 2006 News Feature

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