U.S. Supreme Court to Consider Senator Cruz’s Campaign Finance Challenge
Sept 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear the Federal Election Commission's bid to restore a campaign finance law...
Kelly Hancock Can Be Bought, Even At the Public’s Expense
Insurance companies have been playing the politics game for decades. In order to control the direction insurance regulation moves in, companies will donate large...
Lisa Luby Ryan doesn't listen to Texans
As long as the business lobbyists have their deals and willing politicians like Lisa Luby Ryan, public officials won’t vote in favor of their constituents.
Going into the 86th Legislature, House Members Have $33.7 Million Cash on Hand
Collectively, House members have maintained $33.7 million entering the regular session, led by Speaker Bonnen who maintains $4.5 million in contributions, 83 percent of which came in the weeks following his press conference on Nov. 12 announcing he had secured the votes to become Speaker.
Where Does Campaign Money Go After Retirement?
Political campaigns live and die by their fundraising. Often, the candidate with the most money ends up with the highest number of votes, as...
Did Beto O’Rourke Outraise Greg Abbott Again?
Beto O’Rourke does it again.The Democratic candidate for governor broke his own record, setting a new precedent for Texan politicians. On Tuesday his campaign...
Mike Schofield is 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?
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...
In latest campaign filing reports, Republican incumbent and Dem hopeful raise the most
State Representative Mayes Middleton (R-Wallisville) raised over $300,000 according to the latest campaign finance reports. Democratic candidate Shawn Terry, who is running for Morgan...
The Battle for the Texas House Hinges on Cold, Hard Cash
Democrat Texas House candidates running in battleground races outdid their Republican opponents in fundraising in the third-quarter reporting period, but Republicans have more cash...
