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Ethics board finds Marc Whyte abused his power as San Antonio councilman
Read full article: Ethics board finds Marc Whyte abused his power as San Antonio councilmanIn a rare hearing Wednesday night, the City of San Antonio’s Ethics Review Board ruled that Councilman Marc Whyte (D10) abused his position when he tried to get local law enforcement to respond to a local attorney’s home this spring.
In Texas, violating campaign ethics laws rarely yields repercussions. The attorney general’s office is to blame.
Read full article: In Texas, violating campaign ethics laws rarely yields repercussions. The attorney general’s office is to blame.The number of fines for breaking state campaign ethics laws has exploded in recent years as Ken Paxton’s office rarely pursues stricter enforcement.
Texas could require social media influencers to disclose paid political posts
Read full article: Texas could require social media influencers to disclose paid political postsThe Tribune reported last year that a company called Influenceable LLC was paid to recruit influencers to defend Attorney General Ken Paxton over his impeachment.
Texas House names Ken Paxton impeachment managers; Senate trial will start by Aug. 28
Read full article: Texas House names Ken Paxton impeachment managers; Senate trial will start by Aug. 28Seven Republicans and five Democrats make up the board of managers who will handle the prosecution in the trial. In the Senate, a committee will recommend rules of procedure on June 20.
Texas Ethics Commission blocks lobbying loophole that former state Rep. Chris Paddie used
Read full article: Texas Ethics Commission blocks lobbying loophole that former state Rep. Chris Paddie usedA 2019 law says a former lawmaker cannot register to lobby until two years after they last used campaign funds to donate to another politician. Paddie, R-Marshall, sought to get around that earlier this year by reimbursing his campaign account with personal money.
Ethics scandal emerges as latest test for rising star Democrat Lina Hidalgo
Read full article: Ethics scandal emerges as latest test for rising star Democrat Lina HidalgoHidalgo, the Harris County judge, says a criminal probe into a contract her office awarded is a political hit. But as a potential future statewide candidate, does the episode expose a flaw in her approach to politics?
Analysis: When the Texas state seal doesn’t signify trust
Read full article: Analysis: When the Texas state seal doesn’t signify trustTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton is using the state seal to shield himself against accusations by former top aides. And former Gov. Rick Perry is using it as well — as a backdrop for a sales pitch.