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Texas Observer School Board Investigation Spurs Call for Reform

State Representative Erin Zwiener says Texas must improve campaign finance transparency and adopt contribution limits.

Texas Observer · Dec 7, 2023

Abbott Demands Vouchers—Or Else

The governor and the billionaires behind him are determined to defund public schools.

Texas Observer · Oct 6, 2023

The top fundraisers in the Texas House

Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns.

Ballotpedia · Mar 7, 2023

Company that wants to build oilfield dump in East Texas gave $53,750 in campaign donations to regulators

McBride Operating LLC and its owner, Joseph McBride, contributed to the political campaigns of the three commissioners on the Texas Railroad Commission now considering his request.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 1, 2023

These Texas State House candidates raised the most money and lost

Elections for all 150 seats in the Texas House of Representatives took place on Nov. 8, 2022. Republicans held an 83-65 majority heading into the election.

Ballotpedia · Dec 30, 2022

These Texas State Senate candidates raised the most money and lost

Elections for all 31 seats in the Texas State Senate took place on Oct. 29, 2022. Republicans held an 18-13 majority heading into the election.

Ballotpedia · Dec 30, 2022

Texas Republican candidates have spent $190.9 million more than Democrats

In Texas, state-level candidates have spent $488.7 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and Oct. 29, 2022. Democratic candidates have spent $146.1 million and Republican candidates have spent $337 million. 

Ballotpedia · Nov 17, 2022

Ads against Abbott, other Texas Republicans by shadowy group test campaign ethics law

AUSTIN, Texas — The third biggest spender in Texas elections this year is a shadowy group that has not disclosed any information to the state, and is testing the limits of campaign ethics law, experts said.

Tribune News Service · Nov 5, 2022

Texas Republican candidates have raised $129.8 million more than Democrats

In Texas, state-level candidates have raised $376.3 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and Sept. 29, 2022. Democratic candidates have raised $120.9 million and Republican candidates have raised $250.7 million. 

Ballotpedia · Oct 30, 2022

These are the most expensive contested elections in the Texas Senate

Elections for all 31 seats in the Texas State Senate will take place on Nov. 8, 2022. Republicans hold an 18-13 majority heading into the election.

Ballotpedia · Oct 25, 2022