San Antonio Democrat Lopez Outraises, Outspends House District 125 Opponent
With Election Day one week away, the Texas Ethics Commission recently released eight-day campaign finance filings, the last required report before the March 12th election.
Ron Simmons helps keep Austin rigged
Rep. Ron Simmons 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.
Tony "Dale for Sale" bought up by special interest money
Tony Dale's votes match up to the interests of his contributors. Is this someone Texans want in Austin?
Valoree Swanson’s Interests Are Not Aligned With Her District
Money can have a large influence in decision making and that’s exactly what political action committees (PACs) are hoping for when contributing to campaigns....
Kimberly Olson out raises Sid Miller in agriculture commissioner race
Kimberly Olson has raised nearly five times as much as incumbent Sid Miller in the race for Texas agriculture commissioner.
HD-128 Democrat outraises Briscoe Cain after Beto endorsement
Josh Markle may be the campaign cash frontrunner for House District 128. After presidential candidate, Beto O-Rourke endorsed Markle the Deer Park Democrat raised...
Linda Koop jumps through hoops To please campaign contributors
who is Koop working for - her contributors or the people she is supposed to represent?
Abbott outraises Valdez by nearly 10 times in latest campaign filing
Incumbents in the top state races have outraised their challengers, according to the latest campaign filings.
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...
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...
