After targeting GOP lawmakers in elections, can Dustin Burrows find redemption in the Texas House?
Dallas Morning News
Barragan, J.
12/12/2020
3 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Government ethics; House of Representatives, Texas; Lambert, Stan; Phelan, Dade; Stephenson, Phil; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen says he ‘screwed up badly’ in scandal that forced him out
Dallas Morning News
Barragan, J.
03/11/2020
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Darby, Drew; Empower Texans PAC; Government ethics; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Amid retaliation claims, some question whether Texas House Speaker hurting GOP unity in 2020
Dallas Morning News
Barragan, J.
01/09/2020
3 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Cyrier, John; Larson, Lyle; Legislative committee appointments; Nevárez, Poncho; Paddie, Chris; Phelan, Dade; Republican Party of Texas; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Toth, Steve
Bonnen ‘likely violated’ law but shouldn’t be charged, report says
Austin American Statesman
Cobler, N.
12/21/2019
6 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Collier, Nicole; Empower Texans PAC; Government ethics; Gray, Patricia; Hartnett, Will; House Committee on General Investigating; Meyer, Morgan; Phillips, Thomas 'Tom' R.; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Texas lawmakers say Speaker Dennis Bonnen could have violated bribery laws but won’t face prosecution
Dallas Morning News
Barragan, J.
12/21/2019
4 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Collier, Nicole; Empower Texans PAC; Government ethics; House Committee on General Investigating; Meyer, Morgan; Misconduct in office; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Turner, Chris
Saga of Bonnen drags on
Dallas Morning News
Garrett, R.
11/18/2019
2 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Government ethics; Gray, Patricia; Hartnett, Will; House Committee on General Investigating; Legislative committee appointments; Meyer, Morgan; Miller, Sid; Nevárez, Poncho; Phillips, Thomas 'Tom' R.; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Bonnen stench lingers
Dallas Morning News
Jeffers Jr., G.
10/28/2019
4 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Campaign contributions; Legislative turnover; Parker, Tan; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
His policies are hollow, but Bonnen’s intent clear
San Antonio Express News
Editorial
10/28/2019
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis
Bonnen’s quid pro quo, like most, was legal
Austin American Statesman
Autullo, R.
10/27/2019
5 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Bribery; Dukes, Dawnna; Empower Texans PAC; Journalism; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
No criminal charges for Bonnen from recording; Dems float conspiracy
Austin American Statesman
Autullo, R.
10/25/2019
3 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Bribery; Criminal investigations; Empower Texans PAC; Journalism; Meyer, Morgan; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Texas Rangers (Law enforcement); Yenne, Jeri
Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen won’t face criminal charges, prosecutor says
Dallas Morning News
Barragan, J.
10/25/2019
4 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Criminal investigations; Empower Texans PAC; House Committee on General Investigating; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Texas Rangers (Law enforcement); Yenne, Jeri
House Speaker Dennis Bonnen won’t face criminal prosecution, Brazoria County DA says
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
10/25/2019
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Collier, Nicole; Criminal investigations; Empower Texans PAC; Gray, Patricia; Hartnett, Will; House Committee on General Investigating; Meyer, Morgan; Phillips, Thomas 'Tom' R.; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Texas Rangers (Law enforcement); Yenne, Jeri
Bonnen spared criminal charges
Houston Chronicle
Zelinski, A.
10/25/2019
4 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Bribery; Burrows, Dustin; Criminal investigations; Empower Texans PAC; Gray, Patricia; Hartnett, Will; Journalism; Phillips, Thomas 'Tom' R.; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Yenne, Jeri
Bonnen’s downfall: How we got here
Austin American Statesman
Lindell, C.
10/23/2019
3 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Legislative turnover; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Dennis Bonnen says he won’t seek reelection
Austin American Statesman
Tilove, J.
10/23/2019
6 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Beckley, Michelle; Bonnen, Dennis; Bonnen, Greg; Burrows, Dustin; Clardy, Travis; Craddick, Tom; Empower Texans PAC; Frullo, John; Government ethics; House Republican Caucus, Texas; Huberty, Dan; Klick, Stephanie; Larson, Lyle; Legislative turnover; Murphy, Jim; Paddie, Chris; Price, Walter 'Four', IV; Rosenthal, Jon E.; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Straus, Joe, III; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen won't seek re-election
Galveston Daily News
McCarty, M.
10/23/2019
3 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Bonnen, Greg; Burrows, Dustin; Legislative turnover; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Good riddance
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
10/23/2019
2 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Empower Texans PAC; Government ethics; Legislative turnover; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Bonnen’s ethical lapse left him little choice for his political future
Houston Chronicle
Grieder, E.
10/23/2019
3 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Empower Texans PAC; Frullo, John; Government ethics; Huberty, Dan; Larson, Lyle; Legislative turnover; Paddie, Chris; Price, Walter 'Four', IV; Rosenthal, Jon E.; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Texas Speaker Bonnen will not seek re-election to the House amid growing controversy
El Paso Times
Moritz, J.
10/22/2019
3 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Craddick, Tom; Empower Texans PAC; Frullo, John; Government ethics; Huberty, Dan; Larson, Lyle; Legislative turnover; Paddie, Chris; Price, Walter 'Four', IV; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
House GOP caucus condemns Bonnen over secret recording
Austin American Statesman
Tilove, J.
10/19/2019
2 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Empower Texans PAC; Government ethics; House Republican Caucus, Texas; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Texas Republicans condemn their House speaker but do not call for his resignation
Dallas Morning News
Barragan, J.
10/19/2019
2 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burns, DeWayne; Burrows, Dustin; Clardy, Travis; Empower Texans PAC; Government ethics; Gray, Patricia; Hartnett, Will; Holland, Justin; House Republican Caucus, Texas; Krause, Matt; Leach, Jeff; Meyer, Morgan; Noble, Candy; Phillips, Thomas 'Tom' R.; Sanford, Scott; Shaheen, Matt; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Stickland, Jonathan; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Bonnen recording will hurt Texas longer than speaker
Galveston Daily News
Mintz, Y.
10/19/2019
2 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Brazoria County; Empower Texans PAC; Government ethics; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
GOP lawmakers in Texas House rebuke Speaker Bonnen over ‘offensive’ conduct
San Antonio Express News
Morris, A.
10/19/2019
2 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Empower Texans PAC; Government ethics; Holland, Justin; House Republican Caucus, Texas; Leach, Jeff; Sanford, Scott; Shaheen, Matt; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
When we hear what a politician didn’t intend for us to hear
Austin American Statesman
Herman, K.
10/18/2019
2 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Beckley, Michelle; Bonnen, Dennis; Government ethics; Rosenthal, Jon E.; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
House leaders ‘hate’ Texas’ cities and counties. ‘It’s just infuriating,’ FW mayor says
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
10/18/2019
4 TX bill(s) 3 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Capriglione, Giovanni; Collier, Nicole; County government; Geren, Charlie; Goldman, Craig; King, Phil; Klick, Stephanie; Krause, Matt; Municipal government; Price, Betsy; Property taxes; Romero, Ramon, Jr.; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Stickland, Jonathan; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Texas Municipal League; Tinderholt, Tony; Turner, Chris; Whitley, Glen; Zedler, Bill
Clamor grows for Bonnen to resign
Dallas Morning News
Garrett, R.
10/17/2019
2 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bailes, Ernest; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Clardy, Travis; Empower Texans PAC; Government ethics; Lambert, Stan; Parker, Tan; Smithee, John; Stephenson, Phil; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Turner, Chris
Wolff, Nirenberg castigate Bonnen
San Antonio Express News
Fechter, J.
10/17/2019
2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Allison, Steve; Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; County government; Empower Texans PAC; Government ethics; Journalism; Lobbyists; Martinez Fischer, Trey; Municipal government; Nirenberg, Ron; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Wolff, Nelson
Bonnen, Burrows' skullduggery, deceit suggest failed GOP agenda
Waco Tribune Herald
Editorial
10/17/2019
2 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Kacal, Kyle
In 1 hour, Bonnen turns on both sides
Houston Chronicle
Zelinski, A.
10/16/2019
4 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Empower Texans PAC; Government ethics; Journalism; Ramos, Ana-Maria; Rosenthal, Jon E.; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
In new audio, Burrows attacks local governments, produces list of colleagues to challenge in 2020
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Dotray, M.
10/16/2019
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Bribery; Burrows, Dustin; County government; Empower Texans PAC; Journalism; Lobbyists; Municipal government; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Michael Quinn Sullivan was telling the truth
Midland Reporter Telegram
Ramsey, R.
10/16/2019
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Empower Texans PAC; Government ethics; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Bonnen broke no rules, lawyer says
Austin American Statesman
Tilove, J.
10/15/2019
4 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Criminal investigations; Empower Texans PAC; Journalism; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Texas Rangers (Law enforcement)
Activist says he’ll release secret recording of controversial meeting with Texas House Speaker on Tuesday
Dallas Morning News
Barragan, J.
10/15/2019
3 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Empower Texans PAC; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Michael Quinn Sullivan’s torment of Dennis Bonnen could end this week
Longview News-Journal
Ramsey, R.
10/15/2019
2 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Empower Texans PAC; Patrick, Dan; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Sullivan releasing Bonnen recording in time to roil House GOP retreat
Austin American Statesman
Tilove, J.
10/11/2019
5 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Empower Texans PAC; House Republican Caucus, Texas; Journalism; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Activist says he’ll release recording of controversial secret meeting with Texas House Speaker next week
Dallas Morning News
Barragan, J.
10/11/2019
4 doc(s)
Audio recordings; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Empower Texans PAC; House Republican Caucus, Texas; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Empower Texans CEO says secret recording at heart of allegations to be made public
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
10/11/2019
2 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Criminal investigations; Empower Texans PAC; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Texas Democratic Party; Texas Rangers (Law enforcement)
Texas Democrats ask judge to order release of secret recording of House Speaker within 3 days
Dallas Morning News
Barragan, J.
10/09/2019
2 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Empower Texans PAC; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Texas Democratic Party; Texas Rangers (Law enforcement)
Bonnen probe on familiar track
Houston Chronicle
Zelinski, A.
10/07/2019
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Bribery; Burrows, Dustin; Criminal investigations; DeLay, Tom; Driver, Joe; Dukes, Dawnna; Empower Texans PAC; Flores, Ismael 'Kino'; Journalism; Paxton, Ken; Public Integrity Unit; Public officials; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Texas Rangers (Law enforcement); Wood, Randall 'Buck'
Bonnen holds $10,000 per ticket fundraiser
San Antonio Express News
Zelinski, A.
10/02/2019
1 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Empower Texans PAC; Political fundraising; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Fort Worth lawmaker asks for tapes and time to calm Bonnen rift
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Kennedy, B.
09/01/2019
1 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; House Republican Caucus, Texas; Klick, Stephanie; Stickland, Jonathan; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Tea Party movement
Who is Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen's nemesis, Michael Quinn Sullivan?
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Moritz, J.
08/30/2019
1 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Empower Texans PAC; House Republican Caucus, Texas; Keffer, Jim; Klick, Stephanie; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Stickland, Jonathan; Straus, Joe, III; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen's hometown prosecutor joins secret meeting investigation
Dallas Morning News
Barragan, J.
08/28/2019
1 TX bill 1 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Criminal investigations; District attorneys; Public Integrity Unit; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Texas Rangers (Law enforcement)
Texas Tech vet school, taxes, I-27 among takeaways from Lubbock Chamber legislative lunch
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Young, A.
08/28/2019
1 doc(s)
86th Legislature; Burrows, Dustin; Citizen political participation; Frullo, John; Perry, Charles
Texas GOP establishment tries peace again
Midland Reporter Telegram
Ramsey, R.
08/27/2019
1 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Criminal investigations; Empower Texans PAC; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Texas Rangers (Law enforcement)
GOP lawmakers seek caucus meeting amid imbroglio over Sullivan recording
Austin American Statesman
Tilove, J.
08/25/2019
1 doc(s)
Allison, Steve; Ashby, Trent; Bailes, Ernest; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Clardy, Travis; Darby, Drew; Empower Texans PAC; House Republican Caucus, Texas; Kacal, Kyle; Klick, Stephanie; Lambert, Stan; Murphy, Jim; Murr, Andrew; Parker, Tan; Raney, John; Shine, Hugh; Stephenson, Phil; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Burrows describes ‘off-the-cuff’ list amid Sullivan controversy
Austin American Statesman
Zdun, M.
08/23/2019
1 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Empower Texans PAC; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Texas Rangers (Law enforcement)
Calls for Texas House Speaker Bonnen to resign have ramped up. Here's who wants him out.
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Whitehurst Jr, T.
08/23/2019
1 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Hunter, Todd; Legislative committee appointments; Nevárez, Poncho; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Thompson, Senfronia
Release the audio, says former Texas GOP House chair who resigned over political hit list scandal
Dallas Morning News
Barragan, J.
08/23/2019
2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Empower Texans PAC; House Republican Caucus, Texas; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Burrows responds to allegations
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Dotray, M.
08/23/2019
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Criminal investigations; Empower Texans PAC; Klick, Stephanie; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Texas Rangers (Law enforcement)
GOP gets Texas-style lesson in political pig wrestling
Austin American Statesman
McCann, B.
08/22/2019
1 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Empower Texans PAC; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Villalba, Jason
Accountability issue
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
08/22/2019
3 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Empower Texans PAC; Journalism; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Unforeseen events alter Texas political landscape
Longview News-Journal
McNeely, D.
08/22/2019
1 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; O'Rourke, Beto; Racial discrimination; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Trump, Donald
Eventually, Rep. Burrows will have to end silence
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Editorial
08/20/2019
1 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Empower Texans PAC; House Republican Caucus, Texas; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott dismisses calls for House Speaker Dennis Bonnen to quit as ‘premature,’ welcomes inquiry
Dallas Morning News
Garrett, R.
08/16/2019
1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Castro, Joaquin; Citizen political participation; Criminal investigations; Empower Texans PAC; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Texas Rangers (Law enforcement)
House speaker should receive full scrutiny
San Antonio Express News
Editorial
08/16/2019
1 doc(s)
Allison, Steve; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Criminal investigations; Empower Texans PAC; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Texas Rangers (Law enforcement)
Inquiry into House speaker scandal must be transparent
Austin American Statesman
Editorial
08/14/2019
2 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Empower Texans PAC; House Committee on General Investigating; Journalism; Sullivan, Michael Quinn
Speaker Bonnen’s very bad summer vacation
Austin American Statesman
Herman, K.
08/13/2019
1 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Collier, Nicole; Criminal investigations; Empower Texans PAC; House Committee on General Investigating; Meyer, Morgan; Noble, Candy; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Texas Rangers (Law enforcement)
Panel asks Rangers to investigate
Austin American Statesman
Tilove, J.
08/13/2019
2 doc(s)
Beckley, Michelle; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Criminal investigations; Dickey, James; Empower Texans PAC; House Committee on General Investigating; Krause, Matt; Meyer, Morgan; Raymond, Richard Peña; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Texas Rangers (Law enforcement); Turner, Chris; West, Allen
Committee asks Texas Rangers to investigate House speaker’s meeting with Empower Texans
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
08/13/2019
4 doc(s)
Beckley, Michelle; Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Collier, Nicole; Criminal investigations; Empower Texans PAC; House Committee on General Investigating; Krause, Matt; Meyer, Morgan; Pacheco, Leo; Raymond, Richard Peña; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Texas Rangers (Law enforcement)
Texas House speaker scandal is all the worst parts of politics. Now, it may be criminal
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Editorial
08/13/2019
2 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Criminal investigations; Empower Texans PAC; House Committee on General Investigating; Meyer, Morgan; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Texas Rangers (Law enforcement)
Rangers launch probe of Bonnen’s meeting
Houston Chronicle
Wallace, J.
08/13/2019
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Burrows, Dustin; Criminal investigations; Empower Texans PAC; House Committee on General Investigating; Meyer, Morgan; Parker, Tan; Stickland, Jonathan; Sullivan, Michael Quinn; Texas Rangers (Law enforcement)
