Cynthia Flores won't listen to Texans
As long as the business lobbyists have their deals and willing politicians like Cynthia Flores, our taxes will go up and our services will suffer.
Justin Nelson out raises Ken Paxton in race for attorney general
Democratic challenger Justin Nelson has raised twice as much as Republican incumbent Kenneth Paxton in the race for Texas attorney general from July to October, according to recent campaign finance filings with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Inaugural Festivities Raise Questions About Donor Influence
With Abbott just inaugurated for a second full term, questions about donor influence and the culture of pay-to-play are once again a top concern in the quest for better governance.
HD-100 election: Lorraine Birabil fundraising leader
Lorraine Birabil is winning the cash primary in the HD-100 special election. The 30-day campaign finance reports released on Tuesday show that the longtime...
These politicians are financed by a man accused of sexually harassing his employee
If dirty money is enough for these elected officials to turn a blind eye to their moral obligations, what else will they look the other way for?
8-Day Filing for Special Election in House District 79
When State Representative Joe Pickett (D- El Paso) announced his resignation from the Texas Legislature just prior to the start of the 86th session, a vacancy opened in Texas House District 79.
Bail Bond Bill Becomes Law After Heavy Donations From the Industry to Patrick
A controversial bail bond bill was signed by Governor Greg Abbott in Houston on Monday. The law is supposed to target violent criminals, but...
Markowitz Outraises Gates Before Texas House District 28 Runoff Election
Campaign finance reports were released by all candidates running for the March 3 primary and the January 28 special election runoffs, including for House...
Brad Buckley: Friend of Special Interests
Texans deserve representatives that say what they mean throughout their campaigns and remain loyal to the positions they take in the process. With the...
Political Fundraising Worrisome During COVID-19
Fundraising is the bread and butter for a political campaign, but how do organizations that support candidates do what they do best in this...
