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Tag Archives: Texas Ethics Commission

A conundrum for Texas Capitol gatekeepers: What makes a reporter a reporter?

Posted on July 28, 2014 by foiftexas

By Ross Ramsey The Texas Tribune Originally published July 28, 2014 Texas lawmakers are going to have to figure out Continue Reading →

Posted in News, Transparency | Tagged credentialed reporters, Michael Quinn Sullivan, Texas Ethics Commission, Texas Legislature

Tarrant water district hires expert to address open government, ethics

Posted on November 20, 2013 by foiftexas

By Gordon Dickson Fort Worth Star-Telegram Originally published Nov. 19, 2013 FORT WORTH — A former Texas Ethics Commission chairman Continue Reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Jim Oliver, Ross Fischer, Tarrant Regional Water District, Texas Ethics Commission, Texas Open Meetings Act

Texas Ethics Commission to hold secret proceeding on complaint

Posted on October 28, 2013 by foiftexas

By Ross Ramsey The Texas Tribune Originally published Oct. 28, 2013 State ethics regulators are weighing complaints sparked by the Continue Reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Empower Texans, Joe Nixon, Michael Quinn Sullivan, secret proceeding, Texas Ethics Commission, Tom DeLay

New laws clearly aimed at boosting governmental transparency

Posted on August 11, 2013 by ashleywp

By Kolten Parker San Antonio Express-News Originally published Aug. 11, 2013 AUSTIN — As the dust settles on the 83rd Continue Reading →

Posted in News | Tagged 83rd Legislature, FOIFT, Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, Kelley Shannon, Kirk Watson, Texas Ethics Commission, Texas Press Association, Texas Public Information Act

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