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Texas Ethics Commission

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    June 30, 2011

    Comment of the Day: Mario Gallegos, Champion of Ethical Behavior

    ​We have some great commenters here on Hair Balls, and it's time we paid some damn attention to them. So we'll be highlighting a Comment of the Day each morning, from the previous day's work. Maybe two comments, even. This will all be determined by a highly rigorous scientific formula involv ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 21, 2010

    Jerry Eversole, County Commissioner, Indicted By Feds

    Jerry Eversole's long-awaited indictments: Today's the day, reportedly​Jerry Eversole, the longtime County Commissioner who's ruled his fiefdom with an exceedingly relaxed take on campaign-contribution laws and work ethics, has been indicted by the federal government, according to the Houston ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 26, 2010

    Michael Williams Is Running For Something Or Other

    Running for....something​If you've seen these signs around the Heights and were wondering who is Michael Williams and what is he running for, you're not alone.So far, we at Hair Balls have figured out the first of these two questions.The Michael Williams putting up campaign signs is better known a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 2, 2009

    Gene Locke The Lobbyist

    If you missed last night's debate then you missed a good one. In fact, it was the best one to date. Check the live-blog coverage to catch up on the juicy details.Gene Locke's background and possible conflicts of interests were brought up midway through the debate via a question submitted by a viewer ... More >>

  • News

    July 21, 2005

    Doctor Nice

    Steven Hotze uses a warm, easygoing manner to peddle natural hormones to women, at thousands of dollars a pop. So who cares about credentials or documented results?

  • News

    January 15, 2004

    Ties That Bind?

    The D.A. shares something with those he's supposed to be probing: campaign support

  • News

    April 4, 2002

    Policing the Politicos

    Sunset report calls for an ethics commission with teeth

  • News

    February 7, 2002

    Liar! Liar! Pants On Fire

    Ex-GOP chair's affidavit contradicts earlier slush-fund remarks

  • News

    November 22, 2001

    Why This Hound Won't Hunt

    The Texas Ethics Commission lacks eyes, ears and teeth

  • News

    September 6, 2001

    GOP Jitters

    While a party chair guards his rear, Vision America makes judges nervous

  • News

    July 19, 2001

    Letters

    A Wave of Laughter, Strip Search Horrors, Fine Frye

  • News

    June 21, 2001

    Does Not Compute

    Loopholes still hamper electronic reporting of campaign finances

  • News

    October 26, 2000

    Smoke and Mirrors

    As part of the Bush legacy, a special law can hide polluting industries

  • News

    October 19, 2000

    Blocking Shots

    We pay for the arena; they'll finance the campaign

  • News

    March 16, 2000

    Letters

    We pay for the arena; they'll finance the campaign

  • News

    December 30, 1999

    The Insider

    Rolling the Credits on Council's "B" Movie: The dynamic duo of Yarbrough, Johnson leave a legacy of campaign high jinks

  • News

    November 11, 1999

    The Deal Busters

    GOP chair's super slush fund helps sink arena deal

  • News

    October 14, 1999

    Joined at the Pocketbook

    GOP chair's super slush fund helps sink arena deal

  • News

    May 20, 1999

    Calling the Shots

    In the Southwestern Bell and AT&T slugfest over supposed consumer savings, the biggest sucker punch of all is headed your way

  • News

    March 11, 1999

    Contributing Factors

    Debra Danburg swears she'll defend your right to open government. But when it comes to Internet campaign finance reports, ignorance is bliss.

  • News

    January 28, 1999

    Lost in theYarbrough Triangle: $10,000

    Debra Danburg swears she'll defend your right to open government. But when it comes to Internet campaign finance reports, ignorance is bliss.

  • News

    December 24, 1998

    Pass the Gas for Garza

    Debra Danburg swears she'll defend your right to open government. But when it comes to Internet campaign finance reports, ignorance is bliss.

  • News

    December 17, 1998

    Pass the Gasfor Garza

    Debra Danburg swears she'll defend your right to open government. But when it comes to Internet campaign finance reports, ignorance is bliss.

  • News

    October 15, 1998

    Farmer Yarbrough ?

    Debra Danburg swears she'll defend your right to open government. But when it comes to Internet campaign finance reports, ignorance is bliss.

  • News

    January 29, 1998

    Bush's Big Score

    Bank on it: The Rangers sale will haunt the governor's run for president in 2000

  • News

    September 4, 1997

    The Insider

    Bank on it: The Rangers sale will haunt the governor's run for president in 2000

  • News

    July 10, 1997

    Cozy Ties

    In the battle to privatize welfare services in Texas, corporate bidders have enlisted some inside help

  • News

    June 12, 1997

    The Insider

    In the battle to privatize welfare services in Texas, corporate bidders have enlisted some inside help

  • News

    May 15, 1997

    Expect the Unexpected.

    In the battle to privatize welfare services in Texas, corporate bidders have enlisted some inside help

  • News

    May 8, 1997

    The Insider

    In the battle to privatize welfare services in Texas, corporate bidders have enlisted some inside help

  • News

    October 24, 1996

    The Insider

    In the battle to privatize welfare services in Texas, corporate bidders have enlisted some inside help

  • News

    October 17, 1996

    Get It in Writing

    ... at least before you lend any campaign funds to Buster Brown

  • News

    October 3, 1996

    The Kingdom and the Power

    Money may be the root of all evil, but it's fueled Steven Hotze's rise from a fringe player on the religious right to kingmaker in the local Republican Party. Now he's trying to stretch his influence further afield.

  • News

    October 3, 1996

    The Insider

    Money may be the root of all evil, but it's fueled Steven Hotze's rise from a fringe player on the religious right to kingmaker in the local Republican Party. Now he's trying to stretch his influence further afield.

  • News

    August 8, 1996

    The Insider

    Money may be the root of all evil, but it's fueled Steven Hotze's rise from a fringe player on the religious right to kingmaker in the local Republican Party. Now he's trying to stretch his influence further afield.

  • News

    August 1, 1996

    Among Friends

    Buster Brown's financial disclosure includes an interesting omission -- and addition

  • News

    July 11, 1996

    The Insider

    Buster Brown's financial disclosure includes an interesting omission -- and addition

  • News

    June 27, 1996

    The Insider

    Buster Brown's financial disclosure includes an interesting omission -- and addition

  • News

    May 16, 1996

    The Insider

    Buster Brown's financial disclosure includes an interesting omission -- and addition

  • News

    April 11, 1996

    Murky Water

    State Senator Buster Brown wants to make Lake Jackson safe for development. Guess who's one of the developers.

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