The 5th Circuit got it wrong in Texas social media case
Dallas Morning News
Schroeder, J.
10/02/2022
1 TX bill 6 doc(s)
5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S.; Censorship; Freedom of speech; Social media
Showdown: Abbott, lawmakers seem to think they run the internet; we doubt courts will agree
Texarkana Gazette
Editorial
09/12/2021
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Freedom of speech; Social media
Republicans now want business leaders out of politics
Houston Chronicle
Tomlinson, C.
04/07/2021
2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Business climate; Election administration; Patrick, Dan; Republican Party
Put Up, Shut Up: GOP finding old model of corporate support is changing
Texarkana Gazette
Editorial
04/07/2021
1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Corporate campaign contributions; Freedom of speech; Politics
This Democrat almost flipped a NE Tarrant County Texas House seat. Will voters stick with him or new challenger?
Dallas Morning News
Barragan, J.
02/19/2020
2 doc(s)
Riddell, Steve; Stickland, Jonathan; Texas House campaigns; Whitfield, Jeff
Supreme Court failure means it's up to Americans to address gerry-mandering abuse
Waco Tribune Herald
Waldman, M.
06/29/2019
3 doc(s)
Redistricting; Redistricting commissions; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; U.S. Constitution
By weighing in against state abortion laws, big business has gone too far
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Allen, C.
06/14/2019
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Abortion; Boycotts; Business climate
Does the Texas anti-Israel boycott law pass constitutional muster?
Austin American Statesman
Price, A.
01/20/2019
2 TX bill(s) 7 doc(s)
Boycotts; Corporate governance; Israel; King, Phil; Local government contracts; Palestinian Territories; Pflugerville Independent School District
Incivility? ‘That’s not me’
Dallas Morning News
Souder, E.
10/16/2018
3 doc(s)
Federal judicial nominations; Impeachment; Kavanaugh, Brett; Negative campaigning; O'Rourke, Beto; Texas Senate campaigns
Maybe bots are bad guys but first convince the courts
Austin American Statesman
Schroeder, J.
10/13/2018
4 doc(s)
Artificial intelligence; Electronic security; Freedom of speech; Political communication
Fundraising made Jones supporter of finance reform
San Antonio Express News
Garcia, G.
10/07/2018
2 doc(s)
Campaign finance reform; Congressional campaign contributions; Jones, Gina Ortiz
Couple gifts Abbott campaign $1 million
Dallas Morning News
A.P. Wire
08/02/2017
1 doc(s)
Gubernatorial campaign contributions
A birthday wish for our beloved nation
Houston Chronicle
Keeper, C.
07/03/2017
1 doc(s)
Partisanship; Politics
Ruling OKs ban on corporate donations
Dallas Morning News
Jeffers Jr., G.
07/01/2017
2 doc(s)
Corporate campaign contributions; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, Texas
Congressman Beto O'Rourke, challenging Sen. Ted Cruz in 2018, stops in Tyler on Saturday
Tyler Morning Telegraph
Maynard, R.
05/21/2017
1 doc(s)
Congressional campaigns; O'Rourke, Beto
Shareholders get look at Fluor political spending
Dallas Morning News
Schnurman, M.
03/14/2017
2 doc(s)
Campaign contributions; Corporate governance; Fluor Corporation
‘Dark money’ discussions return
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Schladen, M.
10/06/2016
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Anonymous campaign contributions; Cook, Byron; Government ethics; Taylor, Van
We should be expanding voting, not suppressing it
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Harrington, J.
08/07/2016
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
Voter identification; Voting rights
Expand voting; don’t suppress it
McAllen Monitor
Harrington, J.
07/26/2016
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
Voter identification; Voting rights
Attorney General intervenes in Tom Brown suit
El Paso Times
Schladen, M.
04/27/2016
3 doc(s)
Cook, John F.; Domestic partnerships; Mateer, Jeffrey C. 'Jeff'; Municipal government; Paxton, Ken; Recall elections
Dark money, voter suppression, turnout threaten our democracy
Austin American Statesman
Smith, T.
04/15/2016
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Anonymous campaign contributions; Campaign finance reform; Public demonstrations
Political spending becomes state issue
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Spicuzza, M.
03/13/2016
5 doc(s)
Anonymous campaign contributions; Campaign finance reform; Open government
Keenen challenges Gallego in Democratic primary
El Paso Times
Schladen, M.
02/13/2016
2 doc(s)
Congressional campaigns; Gallego, Pete; Keenen, Lee
Texas companies growing part of political transparency trend
San Antonio Express News
Rauf, D.
01/08/2016
2 doc(s)
Anonymous campaign contributions; Campaign contributors; Tesoro Corporation
'Dark money' grows in politics even as states try to stop it
Houston Chronicle
Mulvihill, G.
12/20/2015
8 doc(s)
Anonymous campaign contributions
What is 'dark money,' and how are states responding to it?
San Antonio Express News
A.P. Wire
12/20/2015
8 doc(s)
Anonymous campaign contributions
A needed light put on dark money
San Antonio Express News
Editorial
10/08/2015
2 doc(s)
Anonymous campaign contributions; Ethics Commission, Texas
Texas to require disclosure of some “dark money” ads
San Antonio Express News
Rauf, D.
10/06/2015
4 doc(s)
Anonymous campaign contributions; Ethics Commission, Texas; Hobby, Paul; Political advertising
A guide to understanding 2016 Texas campaign finance rules
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Hobby, P.
09/16/2015
3 doc(s)
Anonymous campaign contributions; Campaign finance and expenditure reports; Financial disclosures; Independent expenditure-only committees
Several suggestions for a government of, by and for the people
Waco Tribune Herald
Beaty, G.
08/21/2015
2 doc(s)
Anonymous campaign contributions; Campaign finance reform; Redistricting
How self-serving politicians mangled ethics reform
Austin American Statesman
McDonald, C.
06/24/2015
4 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Financial disclosures; Government ethics; Huffman, Joan
Abbott has it wrong on dark money
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Editorial
06/07/2015
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Anonymous campaign contributions; Government ethics
Bill to regulate dark money running out of time
Houston Chronicle
Rauf, D.
05/14/2015
2 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
Anonymous campaign contributions; Cook, Byron; Empower Texans PAC; Nonprofit organizations; Oliveira, René; Smithee, John; Straus, Joe, III
Supreme Court upholds limits on judicial candidates' right to make pitch for campaign cash
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Sherman, M.
04/30/2015
3 doc(s)
Freedom of speech; Judicial campaign contributions; Judicial candidates; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
Dark money corrodes democracy
San Antonio Express News
Editorial
03/05/2015
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Americans for Economic Freedom; Anonymous campaign contributions; Perry, Rick; Presidential candidates
High court’s corruption of democracy
San Antonio Express News
Editorial
01/31/2015
1 doc(s)
Anonymous campaign contributions; Corporate campaign contributions; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
Damage from Citizens United is obvious 5 years later
Austin American Statesman
Smith, S.
01/21/2015
4 doc(s)
Corporate campaign contributions; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
The ‘Citizens United’ anniversary is a regrettable date for state courts
Dallas Morning News
Jefferson, W.
01/21/2015
1 doc(s)
Corporate campaign contributions; Judicial campaign contributions; Judicial selection
It’s time for Texans to take back our democracy
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Smith, S.
11/19/2014
2 doc(s)
Campaign finance reform; Independent expenditure-only committees
Ethics commission approves dark money regulation
San Antonio Express News
Rauf, D.
10/30/2014
3 doc(s)
Anonymous campaign contributions; Bettencourt, Paul; Campaign finance and expenditure reports; Empower Texans PAC; Ethics Commission, Texas; Hall, Bob; Huffines, Don; Nonprofit organizations; Perry, Charles; Straus, Joe, III; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Taylor, Van
This is the disgust election
Dallas Morning News
Egan, T.
10/29/2014
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Anonymous campaign contributions; Kennedy, Anthony; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Voter identification
Donors with deep pockets victors in Texas
San Antonio Express News
Smith, S.
10/26/2014
2 doc(s)
Campaign contributions; Political campaigns
Empower Texans tax documents don't match activities
San Antonio Express News
Hicks, N.
10/05/2014
4 doc(s)
Anonymous campaign contributions; Corporate campaign contributions; Empower Texans PAC; Federal income taxes; Nonprofit organizations; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Ethics Commission takes aim at Texas dark money
San Antonio Express News
Rauf, D.
08/22/2014
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
Anonymous campaign contributions; Campaign finance and expenditure reports; Ethics Commission, Texas; Straus, Joe, III
Issue ads that are nothing of the sort
San Antonio Express News
Editorial
07/09/2014
1 doc(s)
Anonymous campaign contributions; Political advertising; Political campaigns; Straus, Joe, III
Dark money has no role in Texas politics
San Antonio Express News
Editorial
05/15/2014
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
Anonymous campaign contributions
Free speech and speaking freely
Austin American Statesman
Rollins, B.
05/14/2014
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
Anonymous campaign contributions; Freedom of speech
Bring ‘dark money’ donors into light
Austin American Statesman
Editorial
05/07/2014
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Anonymous campaign contributions; Cruz, Ted; Perry, Rick
House committee looking into the use of 'dark money' in Texas
El Paso Times
Schladen, M.
05/04/2014
1 TX bill 7 doc(s)
Anonymous campaign contributions; Cook, Byron; Empower Texans PAC; Oliveira, René; Straus, Joe, III; Utah
Dark money takes root in Texas
San Antonio Express News
Rauf, D.
04/27/2014
1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
Anonymous campaign contributions; Campaign finance reform; Cook, Byron; Davis, Wendy; Empower Texans PAC
Clearing up ‘dark money’ in campaigns
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Gerken, H.
04/14/2014
4 doc(s)
Anonymous campaign contributions; Campaign finance reform; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
Supreme Court ruling a setback for campaign finance
Dallas Morning News
Editorial
04/06/2014
3 doc(s)
Congressional campaign contributions; Presidential campaign contributions; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
Campaign finance case brings big money out of the shadows
Dallas Morning News
Persily, N.
04/04/2014
3 doc(s)
Congressional campaign contributions; Presidential campaign contributions; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
Supreme Court says political donors can spread wealth much more widely
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Doyle, M.
04/03/2014
5 doc(s)
Congressional campaign contributions; Freedom of speech; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
Influential Texas conservative fights to keep donors secret
Austin American Statesman
Eaton, T.
03/01/2014
5 doc(s)
Empower Texans PAC; Ethics complaints; Keffer, Jim; Lobbyists; Nixon, Joe; Straus, Joe, III; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Texans for Fiscal Responsibility; Truitt, Vicki
By all means, contribute — but openly
San Antonio Express News
Editorial
02/23/2014
1 TX bill 7 doc(s)
Campaign contributors; Nonprofit organizations; Open government; Straus, Joe, III
Why Texas races could see a rise in super PAC dollars
Austin American Statesman
Toohey, M.
02/17/2014
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
Campaign contributors; Corporate campaign contributions; Independent expenditure-only committees; Nonprofit organizations; Political campaigns
Get ready! Corporate super PACs now allowed in all Texas elections
Dallas Morning News
Lieber, D.
12/13/2013
2 doc(s)
Corporate campaign contributions; Independent expenditure-only committees
Big money has undue political influence
San Antonio Express News
Brischetto, R.
11/04/2013
2 doc(s)
Campaign finance reform; Political campaigns; Political fundraising; Republicans; Rove, Karl; Supreme Court, Texas
Tom DeLay is a symptom — not the disease
Austin American Statesman
Brown, A.
09/30/2013
4 doc(s)
Corporate campaign contributions; DeLay, Tom; Money laundering; Political action committees; Texans for a Republican Majority
Tom DeLay's legacy
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
09/21/2013
4 doc(s)
3rd Court of Appeals, Texas; Corporate campaign contributions; Criminal appeals; DeLay, Tom
Gov. Perry should sign bill to restrict 'dark money'
Beaumont Enterprise
Editorial
05/22/2013
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Anonymous campaign contributions
Texas Legislature: Pact restores almost $4 billion for education
El Paso Times
Schladen, M.
05/19/2013
4 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Campaign contributors; Charter schools; Conservatives (Politics); Cook, Byron; Discrimination; Driver licenses; Geren, Charlie; Gooden, Lance; Krause, Matt; Nepotism; Sanford, Scott; Seliger, Kel; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Taylor, Van; Undocumented immigrants
Open government gets another test in Texas House
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Editorial
05/19/2013
3 TX bill(s) 1 doc(s)
Campaign contributors; Capriglione, Giovanni; Geren, Charlie; Nonprofit organizations; Open government; Seliger, Kel
Shining light on dark money
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
05/16/2013
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Anonymous campaign contributions; Geren, Charlie; Seliger, Kel
Political disclosure bill nears final passage in Legislature
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Montgomery, D.
05/14/2013
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Campaign contributors; Capriglione, Giovanni; Geren, Charlie; Nonprofit organizations; Stickland, Jonathan; Straus, Joe, III; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
House OKs 'dark money' bill
San Antonio Express News
Rauf, D.
05/14/2013
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Anonymous campaign contributions; Geren, Charlie; Menéndez, José
Senate Republicans beef over political disclosure bill
San Antonio Express News
Rauf, D.
04/18/2013
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Campaign finance and expenditure reports; Independent expenditure-only committees; Nonprofit organizations; Patrick, Dan; Seliger, Kel
DeLay co-defendant Colyandro pleads guilty
Austin American Statesman
Copelin, L.
11/10/2012
3 doc(s)
Colyandro, John; Corporate campaign contributions; DeLay, Tom; Ellis, Jim; Money laundering; Texans for a Republican Majority
Court hears DeLay’s money-laundering appeal
Austin American Statesman
Copelin, L.
10/11/2012
2 TX bill(s) 5 doc(s)
Corporate campaign contributions; DeLay, Tom; Election laws; Money laundering; Political action committees
There the Supreme Court justices go again
Abilene Reporter-News
McNeely, D.
07/06/2012
3 doc(s)
Corporate campaign contributions; Montana; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
Former DeLay aide pleads guilty in campaign finance case
Austin American Statesman
Copelin, L.
06/29/2012
5 doc(s)
Corporate campaign contributions; DeLay, Tom; Ellis, Jim; Money laundering
Campaign finance decision draws fire, support from Texans
Austin American Statesman
Eaton, T.
06/26/2012
4 doc(s)
Campaign contributors; Corporate campaign contributions; Organized labor; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
The primary system's broken
Houston Chronicle
King, B.
06/07/2012
1 doc(s)
Congressional campaigns; Cruz, Ted; Dewhurst, David; Primary elections; Sadler, Paul; Voter turnout; Yarbrough, Grady
Special-interest money fails to buy enough votes
San Antonio Express News
Chasnoff, B.
05/30/2012
2 doc(s)
Beebe, Matt; Campbell, Donna; Herrera, Delicia; Jones, Elizabeth Ames; Legislative campaign contributions; Rodriguez, Justin; Straus, Joe, III; Texas House elections; Texas Senate elections; Wentworth, Jeff
Lamars' and Richards' tale is unfolding
San Antonio Express News
Chasnoff, B.
04/07/2012
2 doc(s)
Congressional campaigns; Internet; Political advertising; Smith, Lamar; Test PAC
Houston-based super PAC targets incumbents in both parties
Houston Chronicle
Martin, G.
02/27/2012
1 doc(s)
Congressional candidates; Gonzalez, Charlie; Independent expenditure-only committees; Johnson, Eddie Bernice; O'Rourke, Beto; Reyes, Silvestre
Montana court stands tall for state's rights
San Antonio Express News
Casey, R.
02/25/2012
5 doc(s)
Corporate campaign contributions; Independent expenditure-only committees; Presidential candidates; State comparisons; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
GOP super PACs buoyed by mega donors in January
Austin American Statesman
Staff
02/21/2012
3 doc(s)
Campaign contributors; Campaign finance and expenditure reports; Independent expenditure-only committees; Parker, Tan; Political fundraising; Presidential candidates; Workman, Paul
Perry seeks to transfer campaign funds to political action committee
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Batheja, A.
02/17/2012
3 doc(s)
Campaign contributions; Perry, Rick; Political action committees
New super PAC backs effort to unseat U.S. Rep. Silvestre Reyes
El Paso Times
Roberts, C.
02/14/2012
1 doc(s)
Campaign contributors; Congressional campaigns; Incumbents; Independent expenditure-only committees; O'Rourke, Beto; Primary elections; Reyes, Silvestre; Voter turnout
With super PAC, Karl Rove takes his Texas donor list national
Dallas Morning News
Slater, W.
02/12/2012
1 doc(s)
Campaign contributors; Clements, Bill; Corporate campaign contributions; Gubernatorial campaign contributions; Independent expenditure-only committees; Rove, Karl
A few wealthy donors have unprecedented influence this campaign season
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Hamburger, T.
02/02/2012
1 doc(s)
Campaign contributors; Corporate campaign contributions; Independent expenditure-only committees; Simmons, Harold
Corrupting flood of political money has no limit
San Antonio Express News
Brischetto, R.
10/21/2011
2 doc(s)
Campaign contributors; Corporate campaign contributions; DeLay, Tom; Redistricting
Don’t count Perry out
Longview News-Journal
McNeely, D.
10/20/2011
1 doc(s)
Independent expenditure-only committees; Perry, Anita Thigpen; Perry, Rick; Political advertising; Political fundraising; Presidential candidates; Religion
Presidential contenders boosted by super PACs
Houston Chronicle
Fouhy, B.
09/29/2011
1 doc(s)
Campaign contributions; Independent expenditure-only committees; Obama, Barack; Perry, Rick; Political fundraising; Presidential candidates; Romney, Mitt
New pro-Perry super PAC sets its sights on raising $55 million
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Recio, M.
09/18/2011
2 doc(s)
Independent expenditure-only committees; Perry, Rick; Political action committees; Political fundraising; Presidential candidates; Toomey, Mike
Perry has long history with super PAC friend
Austin American Statesman
Copelin, L.
09/16/2011
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
Campaign contributors; Human papillomavirus; Immunizations; Independent expenditure-only committees; Perry, Rick; Political advertising; Presidential candidates; Toomey, Mike
Perry runs Romney ragged
Houston Chronicle
Dunham, R.
09/05/2011
1 doc(s)
Perry, Rick; Political fundraising; Presidential candidates; Romney, Mitt
Texas millionaires and billionaires helped fuel Perry's political rise
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Montgomery, D.
07/31/2011
3 TX bill(s) 5 doc(s)
Campaign contributors; Perry, Bob; Perry, Rick; Political action committees; Political fundraising; Presidential candidates; Simmons, Harold
Sunshine Week
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
03/16/2011
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Open government
Judicious changes
Dallas Morning News
Melsheimer, T.
03/15/2011
8 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Duncan, Robert; Judicial selection
Upholding the law: Tom DeLay's sentence shows the teeth of election spending statutes
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
01/13/2011
3 doc(s)
Corporate campaign contributions; Criminal appeals; DeLay, Tom; Money laundering; Penalties and sentences (Criminal justice); Priest, Pat
State law holds back corporate donations
Austin American Statesman
Copelin, L.
01/02/2011
1 TX bill 5 doc(s)
Campaign finance reform; Corporate campaign contributions; Ethics Commission, Texas; Organized labor; Political action committees; Public interest groups; Smith, Todd; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Texas Association of Business
Ruling wouldn't have affected DeLay case
Austin American Statesman
Copelin, L.
01/02/2011
4 doc(s)
Corporate campaign contributions; DeLay, Tom; Money laundering; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
The DeLay verdict
Wall Street Journal
Editorial
12/02/2010
8 doc(s)
A jury convicts Tom DeLay
New York Times
Editorial
11/29/2010
3 doc(s)
DeLay lawyer: conviction won't stand
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Plushnick-Masti, R.
11/27/2010
7 doc(s)
Corporate campaign contributions; DeLay, Tom; Money laundering
Money and timing
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
11/27/2010
1 doc(s)
Corporate campaign contributions; DeLay, Tom; Money laundering; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
Tom DeLay is on trial now for what used to be illegal
Abilene Reporter-News
McNeely, D.
11/04/2010
3 doc(s)
Corporate campaign contributions; DeLay, Tom; Juries; Money laundering; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
Congressman Ortiz goes down to defeat
Rio Grande Guardian
Taylor, S.
11/03/2010
2 doc(s)
Campaign contributors; Congressional elections; Farenthold, Blake; Ortiz, Solomon; Political advertising; Public interest groups
Ortiz fueling 'JammieGate' in fight for District 27 seat
San Antonio Express News
Brezosky, L.
10/28/2010
1 doc(s)
Congressional campaigns; Farenthold, Blake; Farenthold, Frances Tarlton 'Sissy'; Mishou, Ed; Ortiz, Solomon
Electoral trickery
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
10/27/2010
1 doc(s)
Ballots; Green Party; Hispanic or Latino voters; Minor political parties; Political advertising; Political campaigns
Twists of fate led to DeLay's downfall
Austin American Statesman
Copelin, L.
10/24/2010
1 TX bill 7 doc(s)
Colyandro, John; Corporate campaign contributions; DeLay, Tom; Earle, Ronald D. 'Ronnie'; Election laws; Ellis, Jim; Hammond, Bill; Indictments; Money laundering; Texans for a Republican Majority; Texas Association of Business
Big political spenders can stay under the radar
Houston Chronicle
Olson, B.
10/21/2010
2 doc(s)
Anonymous political advertising; Corporate campaign contributions; Houston, Texas; Local referendums; Nonprofit organizations; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
A Republican governor running for re-election
Midland Reporter Telegram
McNeely, D.
10/16/2010
1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Corporate campaign contributions; Dewhurst, David; Perry, Rick; Political campaigns; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; White, William H. 'Bill'
Open meetings law is a peril to free speech by elected officials
Austin American Statesman
Ponton, R.
07/23/2010
5 doc(s)
Alpine, Texas; Freedom of speech; Lawsuits; Municipal government; Open Meetings Act, Texas
Bingo aims for right to lobby Austin
San Antonio Express News
Fikac, P.
05/22/2010
2 doc(s)
Bingo; Charities; Gambling; Lobbyists
TRMPAC forever
Austin Chronicle
King, M.
05/06/2010
4 doc(s)
Colyandro, John; Corporate campaign contributions; Criminal Appeals, Texas Court of; DeLay, Tom; Ellis, Jim; Money laundering; Texans for a Republican Majority
DeLay's trial date might be set soon
Houston Chronicle
Ratcliffe, R.
04/29/2010
5 doc(s)
Colyandro, John; Corporate campaign contributions; Criminal Appeals, Texas Court of; DeLay, Tom; Ellis, Jim; Indictments; Money laundering
New rule meant to let voters see origin of funds
Houston Chronicle
Ratcliffe, R.
04/21/2010
2 doc(s)
Campaign finance and expenditure reports; Corporate campaign contributions; DeLay, Tom; Ethics Commission, Texas; Hammond, Bill; Indictments; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Texas Association of Business
The first trickle
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
03/28/2010
2 doc(s)
Corporate campaign contributions; Hopson, Chuck; Political advertising; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Texas House campaigns
The real trouble with corporate cash in campaigns
Austin American Statesman
Bickerstaff, S.
03/20/2010
1 doc(s)
Corporate campaign contributions; DeLay, Tom; Incumbents; Political advertising; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
Congressional candidates expected to spend at least $3.7 billion for midterm elections
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Tinsley, A.
03/14/2010
3 doc(s)
Barton, Joe; Burgess, Michael; Campaign contributors; Congressional campaigns; Edwards, Chet; Granger, Kay; Marchant, Kenny
Foes of 'pole tax' should incorporate their biggest asset
Austin American Statesman
Kelso, J.
02/16/2010
1 doc(s)
Corporate campaign contributions; Fees; Freedom of speech; Lawsuits; Sexually oriented businesses; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.; Supreme Court, Texas
High court to corporate campaign contributors: Come on down
Midland Reporter Telegram
McNeely, D.
02/03/2010
4 doc(s)
Corporate campaign contributions; Freedom of speech; Railroad Commission of Texas; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
Good intentions blunted by campaign stumbles
San Antonio Express News
Stroud, S.
02/03/2010
1 doc(s)
Gubernatorial campaigns; Hutchison, Kay Bailey; Medina, Debra; Perry, Rick; School finance; Secession
Expanded free speech, but at what price?
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Editorial
01/28/2010
5 doc(s)
Campaign finance reform; Corporate campaign contributions; Freedom of speech; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
Corporations, the high court and the Fourth Estate
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Campbell, L.
01/28/2010
4 doc(s)
Censorship; Corporate campaign contributions; Media; Newspapers; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
Informed voters will smell a rat
Austin American Statesman
Editorial
01/27/2010
2 doc(s)
Corporate campaign contributions; Freedom of speech; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
Changing the money rules
Dallas Morning News
Editorial
01/26/2010
2 doc(s)
Corporate campaign contributions; Financial disclosures; Political advertising; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
High court ruling protects speech
San Antonio Express News
Editorial
01/26/2010
3 doc(s)
Corporate campaign contributions; Financial disclosures; Freedom of speech; Political advertising; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
States weigh judicial recusals
Wall Street Journal
Koppel, N.
01/26/2010
1 TX bill 6 doc(s)
High court kills wise Texas law
Houston Chronicle
Casey, R.
01/25/2010
5 doc(s)
Campaign finance reform; Corporate campaign contributions; Gubernatorial campaigns; Perry, Rick; Political advertising; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
Money talks
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
01/23/2010
4 doc(s)
Corporate campaign contributions; Freedom of speech; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
Ruling to reshape Texas campaign rules
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
01/22/2010
4 doc(s)
Corporate campaign contributions; DeLay, Tom; Freedom of speech; Nonprofit organizations; Political advertising; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
Decision means changes on way in Texas
Dallas Morning News
Hoppe, C.
01/22/2010
2 doc(s)
Corporate campaign contributions; DeLay, Tom; Political advertising; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
Supreme Court ruling lets corporations spend as much as they want on certain ads, UT professor says
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Tinsley, A.
01/22/2010
1 doc(s)
Corporate campaign contributions; Ethics Commission, Texas; Political advertising; Supreme Court arguments and decisions, U.S.
Justices, 5-4, reject corporate spending limit
New York Times
Liptak, A.
01/22/2010
5 doc(s)