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.
Campaign Contributions Kick Off This Week
Few Texans realize the extent of political contributions across the state. Most of the contributions are used for candidates and officeholders to run for...
DATA: Download Personal Financial Statements
When lawmakers are transparent and accountable, we all benefit. Unfortunately, current laws don’t require the state to post Personal Financial Disclosure of Texas legislators...
Gary Elkins repeatedly breaks Texas campaign rules
How can the residents of HD 135 truly believe that Gary Elkins is working for them with honor and honesty, when he is caught time and time again doing wrong?
Morgan Meyer Keeps Austin Rigged
Rep. Morgan Meyer is just another part of the rigged political system in Austin - taking special interest money, voting to relax the rules on himself, and sticking it to everyday Texans.
Gary Elkins doesn't listen to Texans
Since State Representative Gary Elkins (R-Houston) was first elected to the Texas Legislature in 1994, special interest money has played a big role in...
Royce West made millions off government contracts
State Sen. Royce West (D-Dallas) has had a very lucrative career working for governmental agencies. Over the last 12 months, West made $1 million...
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...
The 10 Most Vulnerable Republican-Held House Districts Are Shaping Up to Be Expensive Races
Last September, Reform Austin reported on the top 10 most vulnerable Republican-held districts in the Texas House. Since then, three of the incumbents —...
Who’s on the Frequent (Delinquent) Filer List?
If there’s anyone in Texas who should follow the law above all others, it’s the politicians in Austin. While Texans struggle to pay their...
