News Flash

Here's some surprising news: Nineteen Texans have landed on Forbes magazine's 2006 list of the world's richest people, and the majority of them are big contributors to Republican candidates and officeholders

"...Dell is not exactly a high-roller in state politics. Texas Ethics Commission records show he gave under $20,000 in..."

March 17, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

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

Primary Election Notes

Scuttlebutt from the election trail

"...in his eight-day financial report filed Monday with the Texas Ethics Commission. Bell reported $305,640 in campaign expenditures, and..."

March 3, 2006 News Feature

Bentzin's Tangled Web of Backers

An elite crew of critters helped bankroll Bentzin's unsuccessful, half-million dollar District 48 campaign

"...pass school voucher legislation and expand gaming interests in Texas) had hoped to further their run of good luck..."

Feb. 24, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Eastside Kickoff for Candidate Pierce

Southwest Austin's Darrell Pierce formally kicked off his City Council campaign Monday night on the Eastside

"...Goodman said that Pierce's previous service on the Planning Commission had been both a hands-on education in city government..."

Feb. 24, 2006 News Feature by Michael King

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

Who Are These Guys?

Dem primary candidates try to strike a campaign flame

"...their own can't possibly win a statewide post in Texas, much less the governor's seat, in 2006. Of course,..."

Feb. 10, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Mad Parent PAC Funding Report

Texas Parent PAC reports raising nearly $56,000 since starting up six months ago

"...The Texas Parent PAC, a fledgling committee borne out of frustration..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Texas Republicans Dodge Criminal Campaign Finance Bullet

Republican Party of Texas cuts deal with Travis County on corporate money charges.

"...In a far-reaching deal between the Republican Party of Texas and Travis Co. Attorney David Escamilla, the state party..."

Nov. 25, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Bell Pushes Ethics Reform

Chris Bell lays out his Don't Mess With Ethics campaign

"...In Texas, trying to rally public enthusiasm for ethics reform can..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

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

Top Nonsense and No Nonsense Contributors

Dollars are the ammo in same-sex marriage war

"...chief underwriters of campaigns to ban same-sex marriage in Texas, according to the latest filings of the Texas Ethics..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• About 3,000 employees of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission were informed via e-mail..."

Oct. 14, 2005 News Feature

Saving HeteroTexas: God and the GOP

God – or rather, those who claim to speak in his name – works in mysterious ways this election season

"...All's fair in war, Texas politics, and gay bashing, or so it would seem..."

Oct. 7, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

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

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

Lege Notes

Odds and ends – mostly odds – from beneath the pink granite dome

"...Gov. Perry signed SB 20 into law Monday, doubling Texas' goal for the total amount of energy generated from..."

Aug. 5, 2005 News Column

Benedict Charges Campaign Finance Violations

Unsuccessful council candidate says out-of-town money violates the law

"...Council candidate and once more executive director of the Texas Libertarian Party, accused nearly the entirety of the council..."

July 29, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

And not surprisingly, the big money goes to Republicans

"...The latest campaign filings with the Texas Ethics Commission show Perry out-raised his Republican rival during..."

July 22, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Lege Wrap-Up

Miscellany

"...scorn from both sides, with the less-government folks at Texas Public Policy Foundation calling the budget too big and..."

June 3, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Unidentified person of interest will make self known to investigators

"...A standoff between the Texas Ethics Commission and Travis Co. prosecutors ended last week..."

May 20, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...latest attempt to (yet again) ban same-sex marriages in TexasHeadlines• Senate leaders jumped ship last Tuesday on plans to..."

May 20, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Benedict Whipped

Place 4

"...the state complaints he filed against Dunkerley with the Texas Ethics Commission, charging inaccurate filings and illegal contributions dating..."

May 13, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

The Range War at Commissioners Court

Officials choose up sides over law firm's proposal to privatize tax collections

"...Blair & Sampson, the largest private collection contractor in Texas and among the top firms of its kind in..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Never Enough Time for Ethics

House GOP leadership seems determined to pretend bipartisan reform bill quietly disappearsName(s) of subject

"...only one who counts – to move a bipartisan ethics bill out of her committee to the House floor...."

April 22, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...they have fewer on the Senate side: 60." – Texas House Speaker Tom Craddick, guest-teaching a Mendez Middle School..."

April 22, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...On March 7, 2005, the Austin Music Commission invited Downtown Austin Police Department Commander Don Bredl to..."

April 1, 2005 Column

Who's Funding the Voucher Campaign?

"...Source: Texas Ethics Commission..."

March 25, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Lege Roundup

"...• Nothing strikes dread in the heart of a Texas lawmaker the way passing a tax bill does, but..."

March 18, 2005 News Column

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

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