Billionaire's PAC Admits Error, Seeks Refunds
The political action committee of Dallas billionaire waste magnate Harold Simmons admitted today that it messed up when it illegally donated $65,000 to candidates' campaigns in 2011. Based on recommendations of the Texas Ethics Commission, WCS-Texas Solutions PAC is calling all 18 lawmakers who received funds and asking them to give the money back.
"We are working with the Ethics Commission now to get into full compliance,” said PAC treasurer William Lindquist. He said the oversight that resulted in the violation was his responsibility.
The admission came Thursday after Texans for Public Justice filed a formal complaint with the ...

Comments (7)
Mary Warren via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Why isn't Simmons charged with a crime?
Betty DuBose Hamilton via Texas Tribune on Facebook
If someone steals something valuable and then is caught, is he/she allowed to just give it back with no penalty?
David Huang via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Make them take compliance modules!
Dale Curry
Obviously, crony capitalism is alive and well in Texas!
Cynthia Tannehill Faulk Ryland via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Darn repubs...
namoyer
Time for penalty to include not only significant $$$, but also prohibition of donations during next election cycle, or longer...
RICHARD PRICE
Does getting caught mean oversight?