RA Staff
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....
Sam Harless: All in the Family
Sam Harless is a first-time candidate for Texas House District 126, in northwest Harris County. But this campaign isn’t Sam’s first political rodeo. Before...
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...
Don Huffines: Getting Rich With Our Money
State Senator Don Huffines (R-Dallas) loves to claim he works for his constituents, not the government. He brags about not taking any pay, benefits...
Lyle Larson Is No Friend of Bexar County Schools
State Representative Lyle Larson (R – San Antonio) claims to prioritize protecting local schools and ensuring they have the resources they need. His voting...
Tony Tinderholdt’s Terrible History With Money
A whopping $33,000 suddenly disappearing can’t be a simple error when Tony Tinderholt is involved.
Texas State Representative Tony Tinderholt (R-Tarrant County) touts his conservative...
Jim Murphy: Conflicts and Criminals
State Representative Jim Murphy’s (R - Houston) is under fire for “double-dipping” with two taxpayer-funded jobs -- one as a state legislator at the...
Donna Campbell Chooses Campaign Cash Over Homeowners
Texas is a wonderful place to live, but is notorious for its weather-related disasters. Floods, hurricanes and hailstorms are a regular occurrence every year....
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...
Rick Miller’s Got a Problem With Dirty Money
According to Texas Ethics Commission, State Representative Rick Miller (R-Sugar Land) has received more than $480,000 in campaign contributions in just a few years...