HB 1606, 78th R.S.
Relating to ethics of public servants, including the functions and duties of the Texas Ethics Commission; the regulation of political contributions, political advertising, lobbying, and conduct of public servants; and the reporting of political contributions and personal financial information; providing civil and criminal penalties.
Ethics bill survives hostage attempt, clears House. Tex. H.B. 1606, 78th Leg., R.S., Amendment 43, Regulation by certain political subdivisions. Suit seeks required disclosure of legislative continuances. No disclosure tagline needed on political ads. Can't hardly wait: we'll name our best and worst legislators next month, but with outrage and excess piling up, it's not too soon to drop a few hints. Winners and losers of 2003 session. Sphere of influence. Bills that became laws in Texas' 78th legislative session: and the lowdown on what didn't make it. New laws increase access to campaign records, affidavits Special sessions mean more legislative continuances. For school boards: new financial reporting law weakened. Election Code changes. Solos seek most legislative continuances. Long legislative sessions lead to court delays; Fee fight in Fen-Phen litigation casualty of continuances. |
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