Speaking statistically, this GOP donor wants to convince you that money buys justice in...
Salem Abraham in his office on Dec. 19, 2019. David Bowser for The Texas Tribune.
CANADIAN — To tell Salem Abraham his mathematical insights...
Special interest PACs and lobbyists race to support Lisa Luby Ryan
Given all the special interest money Lisa Luby Ryan has taken before even entering office, who will her real constituents be?
HD-28 candidate Anna Allred reports $158,000 fundraising haul
The race to replace John Zerwas just got more interesting. Anna Allred, a candidate in the HD-28 special election, released her fundraising totals early.
Allred...
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...
Texas PACs Lining Up to Spend Heavily in 2020
As an emerging battleground state, Texas is drawing attention and investment. Public officials, party operatives, and the political donor class are all treating the...
Nicole Collier refuses to settle her fine with the Texas Ethics Commission
Nicole Collier claims a $500 fine from the Texas Ethics Commission is a mistake. Whatever the case, she should work on getting it cleared.
Latest Campaign Finance Reports Shed Light Ahead of 2020 House Primaries
New campaign finance reports released this week by primary candidates for the Texas House show many of the hotly contested races remain competitive and...
Brad Buckley, the Special Interest Candidate
Who will Brad Buckley work for in the Texas House - his campaign contributors, or the people he’s supposed to represent?
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 —...
Campaign finance: Texas HD-148 candidates file final reports
Campaign finance reports were released by Texas House District 148’s crowded field of candidates. The final campaign finance reports before the Nov. 5 election...
