Texas Ethics Commission

Texas Ethics Commission Up For Review

The Texas Ethics Commission is up for review and some possible changes at the state Legislature.

2013/04/15

Ex-Obama Aides Begin ‘Battleground’ Play For Texas

A new push, called “Battleground Texas,” officially launched Tuesday with the goal of seizing shifting demographics to make the Lone Star State eventually winnable for a Democratic presidential candidate.

2013/02/26

George P. Bush speaks on night two of the Republican National Convention August 31, 2004 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

George P. Bush Eyes Texas Land Commissioner

George P. Bush’s father has issued a fundraising letter asking donors to open their pocketbooks because his son “is considering” running for Texas Land Commissioner.

2012/11/15

‘Next Bush’ Files Campaign Documents In Texas

A Texas official says a nephew of former President George W. Bush has made a campaign filing that is required for someone to run for office in his home state.

2012/11/09

Board Calls For Modern Texas Ethics Commission

The Texas Ethics Commission too often focuses on minor infractions and unduly stigmatizes politicians for unintentional mistakes, a legislative advisory board said in a report Tuesday.

2012/06/06

The Texas State Capitol building, shown on November 6, 2000 in Austin, Texas. (credit: JEFF HAYNES/AFP/Getty Images)

Texas House Approves Change To Ethics Rules

Lawmakers would have to disclose more information about their campaign transactions under a bill that won approval in the Texas House.

2011/05/05

Texas Governor Rick Perry participates in a U.S. Chamber of Commerce summit on "the role of free enterprise in job creation" on May 3, 2010 in Washington, D.C. (credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Perry Fined $1,500 For Bad Disclosure Report

The Texas Ethics Commission has fined Gov. Rick Perry $1,500 for not reporting rental income on a home in College Station.

2011/03/24

Rep. Joe Driver, R - Garland. (Credit: Facebook)

Probe Of Double Dipping Garland Lawmaker Intensifies

Texas prosecutors are stepping up their investigation of a lawmaker who admitted he pocketed thousands of dollars in state travel reimbursements, just as officials are laying out plans to tighten ethics rules at the Capitol.

CBSDFW.COM–2010/11/30

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