Inaugural Festivities Raise Questions About Donor Influence
With Abbott just inaugurated for a second full term, questions about donor influence and the culture of pay-to-play are once again a top concern in the quest for better governance.
Alfonso "Poncho" Nevarez can't keep his campaign records straight
State Representative Alfonso "Poncho" Nevarez has a history of failing to disclose all of his political finances, according to the Texas Ethics Commission.
Ted Cruz Campaign Took 43 Illegal Donations. Now It’ll Refund Them
Sen. Ted Cruz’s reelection campaign announced it took 43 illegal donations and it would return tens of thousands of dollars to its donors.
On Tuesday,...
“Late” Lozano and “Just missed it” Johnson
Each year, Texas politicians, candidates, and state officials are required to file a Personal Financial Statement (PFS) disclosing their assets and liabilities, income, gifts...
What US Senate Races Have Received Texas Money?
This election cycle Texas has been sparing no expense. And while top-of-the-ticket races are taking a lot of the oxygen, Texans seem to also...
“Family Values” Republicans Continue to Embrace Huge Donations From Alleged Sexual Harasser CEO
Elected officials in Texas take money from a CEO who was accused of predatory sexual behavior. Again. Who is this man, and whose campaigns...
Latest Texas Campaign Finance Reports Reveal State of Play for Statewide Races
New campaign finance reports released last week by Texas legislators, elected statewide officials and candidates for both show an early glimpse into the competitiveness...
Latest Fundraising Reports Show Top Texas Politicos Flush With Cash
They aren’t up for election this year, but that didn’t stop Texas’ three highest elected officeholders from raking in campaign donations during the last...
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...
Do You Know How Your Representative Makes Money? Search Our Drive to See For...
Texans deserve to know what motivates our representatives in their decisions and votes. That's why we're making politicians' personal finance statements available to the public.
